Cell behaviour under different non-uniform temperature and radiation combined profiles using a two dimensional finite element model

The aim of this work is to show the effects in a PV cell of the combined profiles of non-uniform temperature and radiation. Particular attention is paid to the modelling of cell operation at open circuit voltage with those profiles, as long as they serve as a general model in different circumstances...

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Published in:Solar energy 2011-02, Vol.85 (2), p.256-264
Main Author: Domenech-Garret, Juan-Luis
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Circuits
Direct energy conversion and energy accumulation
Electrical engineering. Electrical power engineering
Electrical power engineering
Energy
Exact sciences and technology
Fill factor
Finite element analysis
Finite elements model
Gaussian
Illumination
Inverse
Mathematical analysis
Mathematical models
Natural energy
Non-uniform concentrated illumination
Non-uniform temperature
Normal distribution
Open circuit voltage
Photoelectric conversion
Photovoltaic cells
Photovoltaic conversion
Radiation
Solar cells
Solar cells. Photoelectrochemical cells
Solar energy
Temperature
Temperature profiles
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Summary:The aim of this work is to show the effects in a PV cell of the combined profiles of non-uniform temperature and radiation. Particular attention is paid to the modelling of cell operation at open circuit voltage with those profiles, as long as they serve as a general model in different circumstances: combined direct Gaussian temperature and radiation profiles, with several temperature amplitudes and movement of these profiles across the cell; analysis under Gaussian concentrated illumination and inverse Gaussian temperature profile simulating a general cell cooling device. In addition, we will study the cell behaviour under truncated radiation and temperature profiles. Irregular radiation and temperature distributions will also be studied.
ISSN:0038-092X
1471-1257
DOI:10.1016/j.solener.2010.12.007