Exploring the Potential of Perovskite/Perovskite/Silicon Triple‐Junction Pv Modules in Two‐ and Four‐Terminal Configuration

In the quest for advancing photovoltaic efficiency, the adoption of multijunction solar cell architectures has emerged as a promising approach. Perovskite/silicon double‐junction solar cells have already achieved efficiencies surpassing 33%, exceeding the theoretical efficiency limit for single‐junction devices. To enhance efficiency even further, exploring perovskite/perovskite/silicon (PPS) triple‐junction solar cells seems a logical next step, as they offer the potential to further reduce thermalization losses and achieve even higher efficiencies. This study delves into the potential of various configurations of PPS modules, exploring different subcell interconnections. Initially, we present an optoelectrical model to simulate the performance of these devices, incorporating both luminescence coupling and cell‐to‐module losses. This enables us to optimize the bandgap energy of the top and middle perovskite subcells under both standard test conditions (STC) and outdoor conditions. Our analysis reveals that the addition of a perovskite subcell can improve the STC efficiency up to 9%–13%. This gain in STC performance also translates into a similar gain in energy yield, meaning that triple‐junction devices produce 8%–14% more electricity than their double‐junction reference devices.

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Solar RRL
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2025-02-19
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https://doi.org/10.1002/solr.202400613
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6
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Perovskite Materials and Applications
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4.38

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Abstract

In the quest for advancing photovoltaic efficiency, the adoption of multijunction solar cell architectures has emerged as a promising approach. Perovskite/silicon double‐junction solar cells have already achieved efficiencies surpassing 33%, exceeding the theoretical efficiency limit for single‐junction devices. To enhance efficiency even further, exploring perovskite/perovskite/silicon (PPS) triple‐junction solar cells seems a logical next step, as they offer the potential to further reduce thermalization losses and achieve even higher efficiencies. This study delves into the potential of various configurations of PPS modules, exploring different subcell interconnections. Initially, we present an optoelectrical model to simulate the performance of these devices, incorporating both luminescence coupling and cell‐to‐module losses. This enables us to optimize the bandgap energy of the top and middle perovskite subcells under both standard test conditions (STC) and outdoor conditions. Our analysis reveals that the addition of a perovskite subcell can improve the STC efficiency up to 9%–13%. This gain in STC performance also translates into a similar gain in energy yield, meaning that triple‐junction devices produce 8%–14% more electricity than their double‐junction reference devices.

Solar RRLVol. 9(5)
Kaneka (Japan) (JP), Delft University of Technology (NL)
New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization
Openalex Percentile: Top 6%
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