Ideal Solar Cell Width

For a high solar module performance, the cell width is a crucial quantity.

Its optimal value can be estimated [1] with this calculator.

Modules without Grid

The first calculator is for modules with only a TCO layer on top.
​In the sketch the different sizes are described.

withoutgrid_orig

The following calculator can be used to determine the ideal cell width.

Modules with Grid
The second calculator is for modules with a grid layer on top of the TCO layer.
​In the sketch the different sizes are described.

withgrid_1

The following calculator can be used to determine the ideal cell width.

References
[1] Y. Gupta, H. Liers, S. Woods, S. Young, R. DeBlasio, L. Mrig, Optimization of a-Si solar cell current collection, 16th Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (1982)

Gupta et al Original Paper gupta-optimumcellwidth.pdf (2.73MB)

Gupta et al
Original Paper

gupta-optimumcellwidth.pdf (2.73MB)