Intermediate-band dynamics of quantum dots solar cell in concentrator photovoltaic modules.

ABSTRACT: We report for the first time a successful fabrication and operation of an InAs/GaAs quantum dot based intermediate band solar cell concentrator photovoltaic (QD-IBSC-CPV) module to the IEC62108 standard with recorded power conversion efficiency of 15.3%. Combining the measured experimental results at Underwriters Laboratory (UL®) licensed testing laboratory with theoretical simulations, we confirmed that the operational characteristics of the QD-IBSC-CPV module are a consequence of the carrier dynamics via the intermediate-band at room temperature.

SUBMITTER: Sogabe T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3999453 | biostudies-other | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other