Thermophotovoltaic (TPV) devices: introduction and modelling
R.J. Nicholas and R.S. Tuley, University of Oxford, UK
Abstract:
An introduction is given to thermophotovoltaic (TPV) systems which are used to convert radiant energy from hot bodies directly into electricity, together with a review of current photovoltaic device performance. Detailed modelling of the devices is described for a variety of sources and spectral control systems, varying the bandgap of the devices to determine the optimum configuration for different systems.
Key words
thermophotovoltaic (TPV) devices
spectral control
photovoltaic device modelling
tandem TPVs
indium gallium arsenide TPV cells
4.1 Introduction to thermophotovoltaics (TPVs)
The basic principle ...
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