The calculated influence of atmospheric conditions on solar cell ISC under direct and global solar irradiancesCalculations of the influence of atmospheric conditions on solar cell short-circuit current (Isc) are made using a recently developed computer model for solar spectral irradiance distribution. The results isolate the dependence of Isc on changes in the spectral irradiance distribution without the direct influence of the total irradiance level. The calculated direct normal irradiance and percent diffuse irradiance are given as a reference to indicate the expected irradiance levels. This method can be applied to the calibration of photovoltaic reference cells. Graphic examples are provided for amorphous silicon and monocrystalline silicon solar cells under direct normal and global normal solar irradiances.
Document ID
19880047026
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Mueller, Robert L. (California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, United States)