Title :
Optical analysis of textured surfaces for photovoltaic solar cells
Author :
Correig, X. ; Gomez, J. LL ; Calderer, J.
Author_Institution :
Dept. d´´Enginyeria Electron., Univ. Politecnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
Abstract :
Surface texturization is a common technological process in solar cell manufacturing aimed at a reduction of the reflection losses. A method is presented for computing such losses in textured surfaces. An optimization of critical parameters of antireflection coatings is performed using several solar cell characteristics and operating conditions. Theoretical results are checked with experimental measurements and compared with those obtained for flat surfaces
Keywords :
antireflection coatings; optical losses; reflectivity; solar cells; surface texture; antireflection coatings; optical analysis; photovoltaic solar cells; reflectance; reflection losses; textured surfaces; Glass; Optical reflection; Optical refraction; Optical surface waves; Optical variables control; Photovoltaic cells; Photovoltaic systems; Silicon; Solar power generation; Surface texture;
Conference_Titel :
Electrotechnical Conference, 1991. Proceedings., 6th Mediterranean
Conference_Location :
LJubljana
Print_ISBN :
0-87942-655-1
DOI :
10.1109/MELCON.1991.161812
