Addressing fabrication challenges in perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells with advanced simulation techniques
Abstract In the pursuit of higher conversion efficiency, the PV industry has turned its focus towards perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells, which currently represent the peak of innovation. To surpass the efficiency limits of traditional single-junction cells, researchers are exploring the potentia...
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| author | Raman Kumar Prakash Kanjariya A. Abu-Jrai Nagaraj Patil Mohd Shukri Ab Yajid Jatinder Kaur Rahul Singh P. Vijaya Kumar Sanjeev Kumar Shah Mohammad Iqbal Khairandish |
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| description | Abstract In the pursuit of higher conversion efficiency, the PV industry has turned its focus towards perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells, which currently represent the peak of innovation. To surpass the efficiency limits of traditional single-junction cells, researchers are exploring the potential of these tandem solar cells by integrating the merits of perovskite and silicon. However, integrating these cells brings different challenges, such as deposition methods and material misalignments. Thus, in this work, we are using advanced simulation techniques, including Silvaco ATLAS’s Victory Process and Device Simulator to imitate the actual manufacturing processes. Primarily this research work focuses on three scenarios: shunting, planarization and conformal deposition to emulate the experimental conditions. The obtained results show the potential and effectiveness of process simulations in accurately predicting and improving the PV performance of the tandem solar cell. Two different perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells are designed using process simulations which showed a conversion efficiency of 27.51% and 29.08% respectively. This work highlights the importance of using simulation tools for the further development of tandem solar cell technology. Detailed process and device simulations reported in this work may pave the way in the fabrication of optimised perovskite/silicon tandem solar cell. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-cd367fa1ef5c4bee8e0f47b2b6df08702025-02-09T12:47:17ZengSpringerOpenMaterials for Renewable and Sustainable Energy2194-14592194-14672025-02-011411810.1007/s40243-024-00284-5Addressing fabrication challenges in perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells with advanced simulation techniquesRaman Kumar0Prakash Kanjariya1A. Abu-Jrai2Nagaraj Patil3Mohd Shukri Ab Yajid4Jatinder Kaur5Rahul Singh6P. Vijaya Kumar7Sanjeev Kumar Shah8Mohammad Iqbal Khairandish9University School of Mechanical Engineering, Rayat Bahra UniversityDepartment of Physics, Faculty of Science, Marwadi University Research Center, Marwadi UniversityCollege of Engineering, Applied Science UniversityDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, JAIN (Deemed to be University)Management and Science UniversityDepartment of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Division of Research & Innovation, Chandigarh Engineering College, Chandigarh Group of Colleges JhanjeriDepartment of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, NIMS Institute of Engineering & Technology, NIMS University RajasthanDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Raghu Engineering CollegeDepartment of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Uttaranchal Institute of Technology, Uttaranchal UniversityDepartment of Civil Engineering, Jami UniversityAbstract In the pursuit of higher conversion efficiency, the PV industry has turned its focus towards perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells, which currently represent the peak of innovation. To surpass the efficiency limits of traditional single-junction cells, researchers are exploring the potential of these tandem solar cells by integrating the merits of perovskite and silicon. However, integrating these cells brings different challenges, such as deposition methods and material misalignments. Thus, in this work, we are using advanced simulation techniques, including Silvaco ATLAS’s Victory Process and Device Simulator to imitate the actual manufacturing processes. Primarily this research work focuses on three scenarios: shunting, planarization and conformal deposition to emulate the experimental conditions. The obtained results show the potential and effectiveness of process simulations in accurately predicting and improving the PV performance of the tandem solar cell. Two different perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells are designed using process simulations which showed a conversion efficiency of 27.51% and 29.08% respectively. This work highlights the importance of using simulation tools for the further development of tandem solar cell technology. Detailed process and device simulations reported in this work may pave the way in the fabrication of optimised perovskite/silicon tandem solar cell.https://doi.org/10.1007/s40243-024-00284-5PerovskiteSiliconTandemSimulationPhotovoltaicsEfficiency |
| spellingShingle | Raman Kumar Prakash Kanjariya A. Abu-Jrai Nagaraj Patil Mohd Shukri Ab Yajid Jatinder Kaur Rahul Singh P. Vijaya Kumar Sanjeev Kumar Shah Mohammad Iqbal Khairandish Addressing fabrication challenges in perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells with advanced simulation techniques Materials for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Perovskite Silicon Tandem Simulation Photovoltaics Efficiency |
| title | Addressing fabrication challenges in perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells with advanced simulation techniques |
| title_full | Addressing fabrication challenges in perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells with advanced simulation techniques |
| title_fullStr | Addressing fabrication challenges in perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells with advanced simulation techniques |
| title_full_unstemmed | Addressing fabrication challenges in perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells with advanced simulation techniques |
| title_short | Addressing fabrication challenges in perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells with advanced simulation techniques |
| title_sort | addressing fabrication challenges in perovskite silicon tandem solar cells with advanced simulation techniques |
| topic | Perovskite Silicon Tandem Simulation Photovoltaics Efficiency |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1007/s40243-024-00284-5 |
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