Comparing of the performance of single and double layer anti-reflection (ARC) coatings on solar cell efficiency By PC1D

Abstract

With the expansion of the spread of solar energy in recent years, its applications are in many fields, and the trend of consumers towards it as energy-saving and environmentally friendly, working to raise its efficiency is something that has become important to pay attention to, and anti-reflection coating (ARC) is one of the most important factors that increase the efficiency of the solar cell from By reducing reflection losses, raising the absorption factor, and enhancing the conversion efficiency (PCE), the efficiency of solar cells varies depending on the type of ARC material used and its properties. Therefore, in this study, simulations of 6 different anti-reflective coating materials (ARC) were analyzed in terms of their performance to increase the cell efficiency. Using the PC1D simulation software, the results revealed that at the wavelength of 550 nm, the MgF2/CdS coating would be the best ARC for the two-layer ARC design due to its highest efficiency of 27.85%.

Key findings

• ▸MgF2/CdS coating has the highest efficiency of 27.85% at 550nm wavelength for two-layer ARC design.
• ▸The efficiency of solar cells varies depending on the type of ARC material used and its properties.
• ▸Anti-reflection coating (ARC) is an important factor in increasing solar cell efficiency by reducing reflection losses and enhancing conversion efficiency.

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DOI

10.63496/ejas.vol1.iss1.24

Journal

East Journal of Applied Science

Year

2025