COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF UPRIGHT AND INVERTED GALLIUM ARSENIDE PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES

Tiwary, Ayush

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COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF UPRIGHT AND INVERTED GALLIUM ARSENIDE PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES

Author(s)

Tiwary, Ayush

Issue Date

2023-05-01

Keyword(s)

Gallium Arsenide; photovoltaics; solar energy

Abstract

This thesis focuses on the comparison of inverted and upright single-junction GaAs solar cells. Solar energy is a promising renewable energy source due to its abundance and ease of harnessing through photovoltaic technology. However, the cost, efficiency, tunability, and constraints of solar cells are important factors in determining their viability. GaAs solar cells are known for their high efficiency and tunability, making them well-suited for space and concentrator applications. Nonetheless, they face challenges limiting their widespread adoption, such as high cost and limited availability of essential raw materials. In this study, the performance of inverted and upright GaAs solar cells will be analyzed and compared to identify any differences in their efficiencies, open-circuit voltage, short-circuit current density and fill factor. Understanding the differences between these two designs can help optimize GaAs solar cells for future applications, potentially leading to the development of more efficient and costeffective solar energy systems. This study is significant as it aims to improve the performance and efficiency of GaAs solar cells, which could have significant implications for the future of solar energy.

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eng

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