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| Title: | Constructal minimization of emitter grid resistance of solar cell with variable cross-section collectors |
| Authors: | Chen, Lingen
Zhou, Shengbing
Sun, Fengrui |
| Keywords: | Solar cell
Constructal theory
Series electrical resistance
Optimal design
Thermodynamic optimization |
| Issue Date: | Aug-2010 |
| Publisher: | CSIR |
| Abstract: | In
constructal theory, the optimal shape (geometry) and structure of nature and
engineered systems are the outcome of their functionality and resources and constraints.
The constructal volume-point flow model is applied to the design and
performance optimization of solar cells in this paper. The optimal electrode
distribution in emitter of a solar cell is obtained by using optimized variable
cross-section collectors and rectangular elemental areas. The minimum series
electrical resistance is taken as optimization objective. The minimum series
electrical resistance obtained herein is smaller than that obtained by using
optimized constant cross-section collectors. The results show that the
constructal design succeeds to compromise effectively the conflict between
decreasing the series electrical resistance and decreasing shadow for the
design of solar cells. |
| Page(s): | 586-592 |
| ISSN: | 0975-1041 (Online); 0019-5596 (Print) |
| Source: | IJPAP Vol.48(08) [August 2010]
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