Efficient Multiterminal Spectrum Splitting via a Nanowire Array Solar Cell.

ABSTRACT: Nanowire-based solar cells opened a new avenue for increasing conversion efficiency and rationalizing material use by growing different III-V materials on silicon substrates. Here, we propose a multiterminal nanowire solar cell design with a theoretical conversion efficiency of 48.3% utilizing an efficient lateral spectrum splitting between three different III-V material nanowire arrays grown on a flat silicon substrate. This allows choosing an ideal material combination to achieve the proper spectrum splitting as well as fabrication feasibility. The high efficiency is possible due to an enhanced absorption cross-section of standing nanowires and optimization of the geometric parameters. Furthermore, we propose a multiterminal contacting scheme that can be fabricated with a technology clos

SUBMITTER: Dorodnyy A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4727932 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature