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Bifaciality Optimization of TBC Silicon Solar Cells Based on Quokka3 Simulation
Fen Yang1, Zhibin Jiang1, Yi Xie2
1College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland)
|January 28, 2026
Summary
Next-generation Tunnel Oxide-Passivated Back Contact (TBC) solar cells were optimized to overcome low bifaciality. Simulations achieved 27.26% efficiency and 92.96% bifaciality, aiding industrialization.
Area of Science:
- Photovoltaics
- Semiconductor Devices
- Materials Science
Background:
- Tunnel Oxide-Passivated Back Contact (TBC) solar cells offer high efficiency and low cost potential.
- A key challenge for TBC cells is their inherent low bifaciality due to the rear-side structure.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically optimize TBC solar cell design to enhance conversion efficiency and bifaciality.
- To address the trade-offs between fill factor (FF), bifaciality, and efficiency in TBC cells.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Quokka3 simulation software for comprehensive analysis.
- Conducted multi-parameter co-optimization of surface morphology, optical coatings, bulk material properties, and rear-side geometry.
- Assumed high-quality surface passivation and fine-line printing accuracy.
Main Results:
- Achieved a simulated conversion efficiency of 27.26%.
- Reached a simulated bifaciality ratio of 92.96%.
- Quantified trade-off relationships between FF, bifaciality, and efficiency.
Conclusions:
- The optimization process provides a pathway to improve TBC solar cell performance.
- Simulation results offer scientific decision-making support for TBC cell industrialization.
- Demonstrated potential for high-efficiency and high-bifaciality TBC solar cells.
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