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Title: | A 2D Simulation-Assisted Investigation of a Low Breakdown Voltage Module | Authors: | SALA, Jacopo VISHWANATHREDDY, Sujith TUTUNDZIC, Merve Wessendorf, Cordula D. Ahlswede, Erik AERNOUTS, Tom POORTMANS, Jef DAENEN, Michael |
Issue Date: | 2024 | Publisher: | WILEY-V C H VERLAG GMBH | Source: | Solar RRL, 8 (15) | Abstract: | Upscaling perovskites modules from laboratory to market specifications requires modules to resist heat, humidity, and partial shading. When a device is partially covered or damaged, the unbalanced photocurrent generated can create an irreversible damage. Mitigation via bypass diodes can be expensive. This might not be necessary for perovskite-based modules. After an initial validation of the finite difference model for a simulation-assisted investigation, a module is systematically damaged and characterized to reproduce an unbalanced photocurrent generation. The device shows a breakdown voltage (< 1 V), which is unexpectedly much lower than for a standalone perovskite cell (approximate to 7 V). The effect is reproducible over time, and it demonstrates that in a reverse bias scenario, electricity can tunnel through the monolithic interconnection (P1P2P3) and operate similar to a low-voltage bypass diode. Eventually, the current and voltage distribution via electroluminescence is mapped to validate the 2D simulations and reproduce the device behavior at different loads. | Notes: | Sala, J (corresponding author), Univ Hasselt, Imo Imomec, Martelarenlaan 42, B-3500 Hasselt, Belgium.; Sala, J (corresponding author), Imo Imomec Partner EnergyVille & Solliance, Thor Pk 8320, B-3600 Genk, Belgium.; Sala, J (corresponding author), Imec EnergyVille, Thor Pk 8320, B-3600 Genk, Belgium. jacopo.sala@uhasselt.be |
Keywords: | damage;perovskites;reverse bias;simulations;spice | Document URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/1942/43581 | ISSN: | 2367-198X | e-ISSN: | 2367-198X | DOI: | 10.1002/solr.202400338 | ISI #: | WOS:001274330000001 | Category: | A1 | Type: | Journal Contribution |
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