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A model is derived for the frequency- and time-domain opto-electronic response of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) that emphasizes the role of charge carrier exchange, .i.e. extraction and injection, from (to) the perovskite through the…
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A multi-physics and multi-scale computational approach is proposed in the present work to study the evolution of microcracking in polycrystalline Silicon (Si) solar cells composing photovoltaic (PV) modules. Coupling between the elastic and…
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This work investigates the real-time estimation of the state-of-charge (SoC) of Lithium-ion (Li-ion) cells for reliable, safe and efficient utilization. A novel attractive ellipsoid based sliding-mode observer (AESMO) algorithm is designed…
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In this paper, the behavior of a photovoltaic (PV) system, with maximum power point tracking (MPPT) connected to three-phased grid has been investigated. A voltage source inverter (VSI) has been used to connect the photovoltaic system to…
The steady-state distribution of carrier concentrations in a solar cell under operating conditions is a key source of carrier recombination and directly influences the output current density. In this study, we investigated the effects of…
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