2026-04-13T06:31:26Zhttps://recercat.cat/oai/requestoai:recercat.cat:2117/4284512026-01-30T09:10:32Zcom_2072_1033col_2072_452950
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Jaramillo Fernández, Juliana
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Silva-Oelker, Gerardo
2022-08-29
This paper numerically explores the capability of an all-photonic approach to enhance radiative cooling, UV and sub-bandgap reflection, and light trapping as a path to improve solar cells efficiency. The structure is based on hemispheres and a flat surface placed on a silicon photovoltaic cell. The study considers two materials commonly used in panel covers: soda-lime glass and polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). A numerical approach based on the rigorous coupled-wave analysis method and an electrical-thermal model predicts maximum power improvements of 18.1% and 19.7% when using soda-lime and PDMS hemispheres, respectively, as well as a cell’s temperature reduction of 4 °C, compared to a glass encapsulated solar cell.Postprint (published version)
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Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Energies::Energia solar fotovoltaica::Cèl·lules solars
Optical properties
Reflection
Rigorous coupled wave analysis
Silicon solar cells
Solar cell efficiency
Solar cells
Numerical study of sodalime and PDMS hemisphere photonic structures for radiative cooling of silicon solar cells
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