Overview of the Current State of Gallium Arsenide-Based Solar Cells
Nikola Papěž, Rashid Dallaev, Ştefan Ţălu, Jaroslav Kaštyl
Abstract
As widely-available silicon solar cells, the development of GaAs-based solar cells has been ongoing for many years. Although cells on the gallium arsenide basis today achieve the highest efficiency of all, they are not very widespread. They have particular specifications that make them attractive, especially for certain areas. Thanks to their durability under challenging conditions, it is possible to operate them in places where other solar cells have already undergone significant degradation. This review summarizes past, present, and future uses of GaAs photovoltaic cells. It examines advances in their development, performance, and various current implementations and modifications.
Topics & Concepts
Gallium arsenidePhotovoltaic systemCurrent (fluid)Solar cellDurabilityEngineering physicsMaterials sciencePhotovoltaicsComputer scienceNanotechnologyOptoelectronicsEngineeringElectrical engineeringComposite materialsolar cell performance optimizationChalcogenide Semiconductor Thin FilmsSemiconductor Quantum Structures and Devices