3D photonic crystals for photon management in solar cells

S. L. Schweizer; A. N. Sprafke; R. B. Wehrspohn

doi:10.1117/12.2026250

11 September 2013 3D photonic crystals for photon management in solar cells

S. L. Schweizer, A. N. Sprafke, R. B. Wehrspohn

Proceedings Volume 8808, Active Photonic Materials V; 880804 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2026250
Event: SPIE NanoScience + Engineering, 2013, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Photon management is a key component in the development of efficient solar cells. Especially light-trapping concepts have a high potential to realize enhanced efficiencies. Here, we give an overview over several light trapping concepts for photon management in solar cells. These include basic as well as advanced light-trapping concepts. The theoretical limits of light path enhancement of the different concepts are given and experimental work on these topics is presented. The potential of 3D photonic crystals is discussed in the context of the corresponding approaches as well.

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S. L. Schweizer, A. N. Sprafke, and R. B. Wehrspohn "3D photonic crystals for photon management in solar cells", Proc. SPIE 8808, Active Photonic Materials V, 880804 (11 September 2013); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2026250

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