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Enhanced efficiency of bifacial perovskite solar cells using computational study
Mohammad Istiaque Hossain1, Puvaneswaran Chelvanathan2, Amith Khandakar3
1HBKU Core Labs, Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar. mhossain@hbku.edu.qa.
Scientific Reports
|June 5, 2024
Summary
Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) show promise but face stability and lead concerns. This study optimized a bifacial PSC structure using SCAPS simulations, achieving high power conversion efficiency and a significant bifaciality factor.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Renewable Energy
- Semiconductor Physics
Background:
- Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are rapidly advancing due to high performance and low cost.
- Key challenges include perovskite stability and the use of hazardous lead (Pb).
- Bifacial structures offer potential for enhanced solar energy capture.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of a bifacial structure on PSC performance.
- To analyze the influence of various parameters on solar cell efficiency.
- To explore doping concentration effects in electron and hole transport layers.
Main Methods:
- Device simulation using SCAPS software.
- Parametric analysis of solar cell performance metrics.
- Optimization of absorber and transport layers in a bifacial configuration.
Main Results:
- Transitioning to a bifacial structure significantly impacts PSC performance.
- Optimized individual layers lead to enhanced overall solar cell efficiency.
- Achieved a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 27.90% (ETL side) and 19.86% (HTL side) with a bifaciality factor (BF) of 71.18%.
Conclusions:
- Bifacial PSCs offer a viable path for improved solar energy conversion.
- Optimized device architecture and layer parameters are crucial for maximizing PSC performance.
- Further research into stable, lead-free alternatives remains important.
