Multiple junction cell characterization using the LBIC method : early results, issues, and pathways to improvement.
A light beam induced current (LBIC) measurement is a non-destructive technique that produces a spatial graphical representation of current response in photovoltaic cells with respect to position when stimulated by a light beam. Generally, a laser beam is used for these measurements because the spot size can be made very small, on the order of microns, and very precise measurements can be made. Sandia National Laboratories Photovoltaic System Evaluation Laboratory (PSEL) uses its LBIC measurement technique to characterize single junction mono-crystalline and multi-crystalline solar cells ranging from miniature to conventional sizes. Sandia has modified the already valuable LBIC technique to enable multi-junction PV cells to be characterized.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000
- OSTI ID:
- 990056
- Report Number(s):
- SAND2010-1613C; TRN: US201020%%107
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Proposed for presentation at the 34th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference held June 20-26, 2009 in Philadelphia, PA.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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