Conference
Optimization of GaAs Nanowire Solar Cell Efficiency via Optoelectronic Modeling
Abstract
We have developed a fully-coupled optoelectronic device model integrating two commercial software packages: COMSOL Multiphysics and Synopsys TCAD Sentaurus. This model is used to optimize GaAs nanowire solar cells containing a vertical p-n junction with passivating shell. We investigate the impact of the nanowire diameter, height, emitter thickness, square-array periodicity, and doping on the cell performance. This model allows quantitative …
Authors
Trojnar AH; Valdivia CE; Azizur-Rahman KM; LaPierre RR; Hinzer K; Krich JJ
Pagination
pp. 1-6
Publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Publication Date
June 1, 2015
DOI
10.1109/pvsc.2015.7355660
Name of conference
2015 IEEE 42nd Photovoltaic Specialist Conference (PVSC)