Photovoltaic characterization of dye-sensitized solar cells: effect of device masking on conversion efficiency

We analyze the effect of masking on the conversion efficiency of dye sensitized solar cells (DSC) by comparing the photovoltaic performance of the device subjected to light from a solar simulator for a variety of mask sizes. The aperture size of the mask had a significant effect on the energy conver...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Progress in photovoltaics 2006-11, Vol.14 (7), p.589-601
Hauptverfasser:	Ito, Seigo, Nazeeruddin, Md. Khaja, Liska, Paul, Comte, Pascal, Charvet, Raphaël, Péchy, Péter, Jirousek, Marie, Kay, Andreas, Zakeeruddin, Shaik M., Grätzel, Michael
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Applied sciences diffused irradiation dye-sensitized solar cells Energy Equipments, installations and applications Exact sciences and technology mask Natural energy Photovoltaic conversion Solar energy
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Zusammenfassung:	We analyze the effect of masking on the conversion efficiency of dye sensitized solar cells (DSC) by comparing the photovoltaic performance of the device subjected to light from a solar simulator for a variety of mask sizes. The aperture size of the mask had a significant effect on the energy conversion efficiency, which varied by as much as 36%. We identify factors that contribute to measurement errors and propose optimal conditions for the characterization of DSC's of small size. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
ISSN:	1062-7995 1099-159X
DOI:	10.1002/pip.683