The Role of Anti- Reflective Coatings in Maximizing Solar Cell Performance

Abstract The increasing global demands for energy and the importance of developing sustainable energy sources have brought about solar power at the forefront of renewable energy sources. Nevertheless, the efficiencies of solar cells are very much determined by the quantities of light they can absorb or capture to convert into electrical energy. Among the main factors affecting the performance of solar cells is the reflection of incident light. This paper focuses on the functionality of Anti-reflective coatings (ARCs) that support the enhancement of solar cell performance. It uses certain experimental data to explain how light is absorbed, thus increasing the conversion efficiency