4 FAQs about High-efficiency Israeli photovoltaic cell cabinet for tunnels

What is the maximum efficiency a single-bandgap solar cell can achieve?

The maximum theoretical efficiency that a single-bandgap solar cell can achieve with non-concentrated sunlight is about 33.5%, primarily because of the broad distribution of solar emitted photons.

Are AlGaAs/InGaP tunnel junctions suitable for space applications?

AlGaAs/InGaP tunnel junctions, showing both high current capability and high transparency (high bandgap), are the current standard for space applications. Of significant note is a variant of this structure containing a quantum well interface showing the best performance to date.

Which structure provides a high tunneling current?

The first structure to provide a high tunneling current combined with highly transparent layers on both sides of the TJ is the n-type InGaP/p-type AlGaAs TJ. This structure was originally fabricated at NCSU by ALE using selenium as the n-type dopant in the top GaAs and InGaP layers which were grown over carbon doped p-type AlGaAs .

Why did the first monolithic tandem cell use a tunnel junction?

Conclusions The first proof of concept monolithic tandem cell used an AlGaAs/AlGaAs tunnel junction due to factors involved in liquid phase epitaxy, significantly the high thickness required more transparency. The first widely produced cells used GaAs/GaAs tunnel junctions with much thinner layers grown by MOCVD.

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