Spatial Modeling of Thin-Film Solar Modules Using the Network Simulation Method and SPICE

被引：31
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作者：
Pieters, Bart E. [1 ]
机构：
[1] Forschungszentrum Julich, Photovolta IEK 5, D-52425 Julich, Germany
来源：
IEEE JOURNAL OF PHOTOVOLTAICS | 2011年 / 1卷 / 01期
关键词：
Photovoltaic systems; simulation; Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis (SPICE); thin-film devices;
D O I：
10.1109/JPHOTOV.2011.2160524
中图分类号：
TE [石油、天然气工业]; TK [能源与动力工程];
学科分类号：
0807 ; 0820 ;
摘要：
The use of the network simulation method (NSM) for the modeling of thin-film solar modules is discussed. It will be shown that for the accurate modeling of small defects using the NSM, a variable mesh is required to keep the computation time within reasonable limits. A simulation tool for thin-film solar modules is developed that implements the NSM with a variable, adaptive mesh. The results of this model will be compared with electroluminescence experiments on a Cu(In,Ga)Se-2 solar module with a defect (shunt). Furthermore, it is demonstrated that the program can handle complex-shaped inhomogeneities such as local variations in solar cell properties, illumination, and contact layer resistance.
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页码：93 / 98
页数：6
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