Simulating Solar Cells using TCAD tools

The project is about designing The solar tandem cell using TCAD software. The project will involve producing different designs of solar cells along with carrying out simulations and calculations in order to produce a more reliable design with a better output energy. The aim of the project would be: 1) improve the efficiency of solar cells 2) optimizing for design performance and target reliability 3) reduce the effects of variations on system performance 4) lowering production cost The purpose of the project is to: 1) improve the efficiency of solar cells 2) reduce the effects of variations on system performance 3) minimize interconnect losses 4) evaluating and minimizing effects of environmental variations a) light intensity and incident angle b) temperature variation c) electrical environment 5) optimizing power conversion The desired outcome is: 1) optimizing for design performance and target reliability 2) lowering production cost 3) reduce the variations on system performance [login to view URL] cells are p-i-n photodiodes, which are operated under forward bias. The intention is to convert the incoming optical power into electrical power with maximum efficiency [login to view URL] plan is to design a solar cell and carry out simulation of solar cell using the Silvaco TCAD tools. 3. TCAD refers to Technology Computer-Aided Design. This means that computer simulations are used to develop and optimize semiconductor processing technologies and devices. TCAD software will be primarily used to carry out various tasks of the project. Typical characteristics of TCAD tools include collection efficiency, spectral response, open circuit voltage, VOC and short Circuit current ISC.