Title :
Silicon photovoltaic cells in thermophotovoltaic energy conversion
Author :
Swanson, Richard M.
Author_Institution :
Stanford University, Stanford, California
Abstract :
A new silicon photovoltaic cell has been developed for use in a thermophotovoltaic (TPV) energy converter. Attention has been paid to minimizing parasitic absorptance and optimizing electrical performance. Energy conversion efficiencies of 26 percent in TPV operation were measured at an output power density of 10 W/cm2.
Keywords :
Absorption; Conductors; Energy conversion; Heat engines; Laboratories; Mirrors; Photovoltaic cells; Power generation; Silicon; Wavelength conversion;
Conference_Titel :
Electron Devices Meeting, 1978 International
DOI :
10.1109/IEDM.1978.189354
