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A Review of Simulation Tools for Thin-Film Solar Cells

Materials, ISSN: 1996-1944, Vol: 17, Issue: 21
2024
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Research on Photovoltaic Technology Published by a Researcher at Universidad Autonoma de Coahuila (A Review of Simulation Tools for Thin-Film Solar Cells)

2024 NOV 13 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Energy Daily News -- Researchers detail new data in photovoltaic technology. According to

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Unlike current silicon-based photovoltaic technology, the development of last-generation thin-film solar cells has been marked by groundbreaking advancements in new materials and novel structures to increase performance and lower costs. However, physically building each new proposal to evaluate the device’s efficiency can involve unnecessary effort and time. Numerical simulation tools provide a solution by allowing researchers to predict and optimize solar cell performance without physical testing. This paper reviews thirteen of the main numerical simulation tools for thin-film solar cells, including SCAPS, AMPS, AFORS-HET, ASPIN3, GPVDM, SESAME, SILVACO, SENTAURUS, and ADEPT. This review evaluates each tool’s features, modeling methods, numerical approaches, and application contexts. The findings reveal notable differences in material modeling, numerical accuracy, cost, and accessibility among the tools. Each tool’s strengths and limitations in simulating thin-film solar cells are highlighted. This study emphasizes the necessity of selecting suitable simulation tools based on specific research requirements. It provides a comparative analysis to assist researchers in choosing the most effective software for optimizing thin-film solar cells, contributing to advancements in photovoltaic technology.

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