Abstract

Modeling of photovoltaic devices can provide valuable insight into the

factors affecting performance and is an effective tool in the design of

efficient solar cells. In this talk, the detailed numerical modeling of

individual solar cells will be reviewed and some specific examples will be

presented. In addition, the modeling of concentrator multijunction

photovoltaic systems will be discussed. Topics that will be addressed here

include: choice of the semiconductor band gaps; the effects of seasonal

operating temperature variations; and the effects of daily and seasonal

variations in the solar irradiance.