Enhanced light absorption in an ultrathin silicon solar cell utilizing plasmonic nanostructures

Sanshui Xiao, N. Asger Mortensen

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Abstract

Nowadays, bringing photovoltaics to the market is mainly limited by high cost of electricity produced by the photovoltaic solar cell. Thin-film photovoltaics offers the potential for a significant cost reduction compared to traditional photovoltaics. However, the performance of thin-film solar cells is generally limited by poor light absorption. We propose an ultrathin-film silicon solar cell configuration based on SOI structure, where the light absorption is enhanced by use of plasmonic nanostructures. By placing a one-dimensional plasmonic nanograting on the bottom of the solar cell, the generated photocurrent for a 200 nm-thickness crystalline silicon solar cell can be enhanced by 90% in the considered wavelength range. These results are paving a promising way for the realization of high-efficiency thin-film solar cells.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
Artikelnummer84572A
BogserieProceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering
Vol/bind8457
Antal sider7
ISSN0277-786X
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 2012
Udgivet eksterntJa
Begivenhed2012 Optics+Photonics : Plasmonics: Metallic Nanostructures and Their Optical Properties X - San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, USA
Varighed: 12. aug. 201216. aug. 2012

Konference

Konference2012 Optics+Photonics : Plasmonics: Metallic Nanostructures and Their Optical Properties X
LokationSan Diego Convention Center
Land/OmrådeUSA
BySan Diego
Periode12/08/201216/08/2012

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