Bifaciality Optimization of TBC Silicon Solar Cells Based on Quokka3 Simulation
Tunnel Oxide-Passivated Back Contact solar cells represent a next-generation photovoltaic technology with significant potential for achieving both high efficiency and low cost. This study addresses the challenge of low bifaciality inherent to the rear-side structure of TBC cells. Using the Quokka3 simulation and assuming high-quality surface passivation and fine-line printing accuracy, a systematic optimization was conducted. The optimization encompassed surface morphology, optical coatings, bulk material parameters (carrier lifetime and resistivity), and rear-side geometry (emitter fraction, metallization pattern and gap width). Through a multi-parameter co-optimization process aimed at enhancing conversion efficiency, a simulated conversion efficiency of 27.26% and a bifaciality ratio of 92.96% were achieved. The simulation analysis quantified the trade-off relationships between FF, bifaciality, and efficiency under different parameter combinations. This enables accurate prediction of final performance outcomes when prioritizing different metrics, thereby providing scientific decision-making support for addressing the core design challenges in the industrialization of TBC cells.
Authors
- Zifeng Yuan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2081-499X)
- Zheng Jiang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1369-3681)
- Guanggen Zeng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6857-5239)
- Hao Xia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2270-7720)
- Leilei Wu
- Jingquan Zhang
- Taihong Xie
- Fen Yang
- Yi Xie
Institutions
- Sichuan University (CN)
- Yibin University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Materials
- Published
- 2026-01-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/ma19020405
- Primary Topic
- Silicon and Solar Cell Technologies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
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