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Singh, M. (author), Datta, K. (author), Amarnath, A. (author), Wagner, F. (author), Zhao, Y. (author), Yang, G. (author), Bracesco, A. (author), Phung, N. (author), Zhang, D. (author), Zardetto, V. (author), Najafi, M. (author), Veenstra, S.C. (author), Coletti, G. (author), Mazzarella, L. (author), Creatore, M. (author), Wienk, M.M. (author), Janssen, R.A.J. (author), Weeber, A.W. (author), Zeman, M. (author), Isabella, O. (author)Single junction crystalline silicon (c-Si) solar cells are reaching their practical efficiency limit whereas perovskite/c-Si tandem solar cells have achieved efficiencies above the theoretical limit of single junction c-Si solar cells. Next to low-thermal budget silicon heterojunction architecture, high-thermal budget carrier-selective...article 2023
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Manshanden, P. (author), Coletti, G. (author), Rosca, V. (author), Jansen, M.J. (author), de Groot, K.M. (author), de Graaff, G.J. (author), Simurka, L. (author), Najafi, M. (author), Zardetto, V. (author), Dogan, I. (author), Fledderus, H. (author), Veenstra, S.C. (author), Creatore, M. (author)In order to further reduce the LCOE of PV, the conversion efficiency must increase beyond the practical limit of silicon technology (26% [1]). It is believed that tandem module technology, combining bottom c-Si cells with low-cost thin-film top cells, can overcome the silicon limit. Recently, bifacial glass/glass modules are gaining market share...conference paper 2021
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Geerligs, L.J. (author), Manshanden, P. (author), Hoek, E.G. (author), Okel, L.A.G. (author), Dogan, I. (author), Simurka, I. (author), Fledderus, H. (author), Zardetto, V. (author), Zhang, D. (author), Najafi, M. (author), Bracesco, A.E.A. (author), Creatore, M. (author), Coletti, G.C. (author), Veenstra, S.C. (author)—4-terminal tandem technology is a straightforward approach to bring to the market perovskite/crystalline silicon tandem modules. However, dealing with 4 terminals poses a challenge at system level for practical deployment. We have produced large area 4-terminal perovskite/crystalline silicon tandem modules for a study of the performance of a 2...conference paper 2021
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Corazza, M. (author), Garcia-Valverde, R. (author), Dam, H.F. (author), Madsen, M.V. (author), Hosel, M. (author), Benatto, G.A.D.R. (author), Beliatis, M.J. (author), Pastorelli, F. (author), Veenstra, S.C. (author), Knelissen, G. (author), Galagan, Y.O. (author), Roesch, R. (author), Faber, T. (author), Hoppe, H. (author), Berson, S. (author), Manceau, M. (author), Chaperon, M. (author), Castro, F. (author), Blakesley, J. (author), Gevorgyan, S.A. (author)This article presents an innovative and low-cost solution for optimizing the acquisition of performance data of small-laboratory-scale photovoltaic devices. A novel measuring setup is proposed, designed based on an Arduino microcontroller and low-cost components, coupled with open source hardware and software. The manuscript describes in detail...article 2019
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- Najafi, M. (author), Zhang, D. (author), Zardetto, V. (author), Fledderus, H. (author), Di Giacomo, F. (author), Jaysankar, M. (author), Coletti, G. (author), Dorenkamper, M.S. (author), Lifka, H. (author), Verhees, W.J.H. (author), Poodt, P. (author), Geerligs, L.J. (author), Aernouts, T. (author), Veenstra, S.C. (author), Andriessen, H.A.J.M. (author) public lecture 2018
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Ciammaruchi, L. (author), Oliveira, R. (author), Charas, A. (author), von Hauff, E. (author), Polino, G. (author), Brunetti, F. (author), Hansson, R. (author), Moons, E. (author), Krassas, M. (author), Kakavelakis, G. (author), Kymakis, E. (author), Sánchez, J.G. (author), Ferre-Borrull, J. (author), Marsal, L.F. (author), Züfle, S. (author), Fluhr, D. (author), Roesch, R. (author), Faber, T. (author), Schubert, U.S. (author), Hoppe, H. (author), Bakker, N.J. (author), Veenstra, S.C. (author), Zanotti, G. (author), Katz, E.A. (author), Apilo, P. (author), Romero, B. (author), Tumay, T.A. (author), Parlak, E. (author), Stagno, L.M. (author), Turkovic, V. (author), Rubahn, H.G. (author), Madsen, M. (author), Kažukauskas, V. (author), Tanenbaum, D.M. (author), Shanmugam, S. (author), Galagan, Y. (author)This work is part of the interlaboratory collaboration to study the stability of organic solar cells containing PCDTBT polymer as a donor material. The varieties of the OPV devices with different device architectures, electrode materials, encapsulation, and device dimensions were prepared by seven research laboratories. Sets of identical devices...article 2018
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Kuang, Y. (author), Zardetto, V. (author), van Gils, R. (author), Karwal, S. (author), Koushik, D. (author), Verheijen, M.A. (author), Black, L.E. (author), Weijtens, C. (author), Veenstra, S.C. (author), Andriessen, H.A.J.M. (author), Kessels, W.M.M. (author), Creatore, M. (author)In this work, we present an extensive characterization of plasma-assisted atomic-layer-deposited SnO2 layers, with the aim of identifying key material properties of SnO2 to serve as an efficient electron transport layer in perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Electrically resistive SnO2 films are fabricated at 50 °C, while a SnO2 film with a low...article 2018
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Geerligs, L.J. (author), Veenstra, S.C. (author), Luxembourg, S.L. (author), Zhang, D. (author), Najafi, M. (author), Zardetto, V. (author), Energieonderzoek Centrum Nederland (author)The combination of a semi-transparent, wide band gap perovskite solar cell (ST PSC) with a crystalline silicon (c-Si) bottom cell in a tandem configuration is considered a promising approach to enhance solar cell efficiencies over the current single junction c-Si cell efficiencies. In this study, we use a simple model based on experimental EQEs...conference paper 2017
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Burgers, A.R. (author), Geerligs, L.J. (author), Verhees, W.J.H. (author), Veenstra, S.C. (author), Luxembourg, S.L. (author), Zhang, D. (author), Najafi, M. (author), Zardetto, V. (author)In this paper we analyze and model perovskite/c-Si tandem cells with front and rear polySi passivated contacts on the bottom cell. A high-efficiency tandem approach will benefit from the high Voc potential of a c-Si bottom cell with front and rear polySi passivated contacts while the combination with a high band gap, semi-transparent, perovskite...article 2017
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Kroon, J.M. (author), Veenstra, S.C. (author), Gilot, J. (author), Gevaerts, V.S. (author), Biezemans, A.F.K.V. (author), Passet, Q. (author), Eggenhuizen, T. (author), Willems, R. (author), Andriessen, R. (author), Energieonderzoek Centrum Nederland (author)Digital printing of organic photovoltaic devices is presented as a viable option for the creation of increasingly complex device structures. Fully printed organic tandem junction devices were made that show a perfect summation of the open circuit voltages of the subcells. These results show the feasibility of complete digitally printed device...conference paper 2016
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Geerligs, L.J. (author), Verhees, W.J.H. (author), Veenstra, S.C. (author), Luxembourg, S.L. (author), Wu, Y. (author), Zhang, D. (author), Energieonderzoek Centrum Nederland (author)In this paper, we investigate the potential performance of 4-terminal tandem cell structures based on different types of crystalline silicon (cSi) bottom cells, with a methylammonium-lead-triiodide perovskite solar cell (PSC) on top. We evaluate industrial high-efficiency 6 inch bottom cells, including several back-contact technologies, as...conference paper 2016
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Galagan, Y. (author), Eggenhuisen, T.M. (author), Coenen, M.J.J. (author), Biezemans, A.F.K.V. (author), Verhees, W.J.H. (author), Veenstra, S.C. (author), Groen, W.A. (author), Andriessen, R. (author), Janssen, R.A.J. (author)In this paper we discuss a problem-solving methodology and present guidance for troubleshooting defects in ITO-free all-solution processed organic solar cells with an inverted cell architecture. A systematic approach for identifying the main causes of failures in devices is presented. Comprehensive analysis of the identified failure mechanisms...article 2015
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Galagan, Y.O. (author), Mescheloff, A. (author), Veenstra, S.C. (author), Andriessen, H.A.J.M. (author), Katz, E.A. (author)Stabilities of ITO-containing and ITO-free organic solar cells were investigated under simulated AM 1.5G illumination and under concentrated natural sunlight. In both cases ITO-free devices exhibit high stability, while devices containing ITO show degradation of their photovoltaic performance. The accelerated degradation under concentrated...article 2015
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Eggenhuisen, T.M. (author), Galagan, Y.O. (author), Biezemans, A.F.K.V. (author), Slaats, T.M.W.L. (author), Voorthuijzen, W.P. (author), Kommeren, S. (author), Shanmugam, S. (author), Teunissen, J.P. (author), Hadipour, A. (author), Verhees, W.J.H. (author), Veenstra, S.C. (author), Coenen, M.J.J. (author), Gilot, J. (author), Andriessen, H.A.J.M. (author), Groen, W.A. (author)The organic photovoltaics field is maturing and reaching a technology readiness level where the focus is on developing large scale fabrication methods. In this light, fully inkjet printed organic solar cells were demonstrated. Inkjet printing allows direct patterning of all the layers, including the electrodes, offering full freedom of design...article 2015
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Galagan, Y.O. (author), Coenen, E.W.C. (author), Zimmermann, B. (author), Slooff, L.H. (author), Verhees, W.J.H. (author), Veenstra, S.C. (author), Kroon, J.M. (author), Jørgensen, M. (author), Krebs, F.C. (author), Andriessen, H.A.J.M. (author)Indium-tin-oxide-free (ITO-free) polymer solar cells with composite electrodes containing current-collecting grids and a semitransparent poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):polystyrenesulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) conductor are demonstrated. The up-scaling of the length of the solar cell from 1 to 6 cm and the effect of the grid line resistance are...article 2014
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Slooff, L.H. (author), Veenstra, S.C. (author), Kroon, J.M. (author), Verhees, W. (author), Koster, L.J.A. (author), Galagan, Y. (author)Solar cells are generally optimised for operation under AM1.5 100 mW cm-2 conditions. This is also typically done for polymer solar cells. However, one of the entry markets for this emerging technology is portable electronics. For this market, the spectral shape and intensity of typical illumination conditions deviate considerably from the...article 2014
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Brabec, C.J. (author), Slooff, L.H. (author), Veenstra, S.C. (author), Wienke, M.M. (author), Etxebarria, I. (author), Furlan, A. (author), Ajuria, J. (author), Fecher, F.W. (author), Voigt, M. (author), Gilot, J. (author), Pacios, R. (author)Tandem solar cells are the best approach to maximize the light harvesting and adjust the overall absorption of the cell to the solar irradiance spectrum. Usually, the front and back subcells are connected in series in two-terminal device (2T) designs which require a current matching between both subcells in order to avoid potential losses....article 2014
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Burgers, A.R. (author), Kroon, J.M. (author), Slooff, L.H. (author), Veenstra, S.C. (author), Bende, E.E. (author), Energieonderzoek Centrum Nederland (author)Polymer solar cells may be applied in portable electronic devices, where light intensity and spectral distribution of the illuminating source can be very different compared to outdoor applications. As the power output of solar cells depends on temperature, light intensity and spectrum, the design of the module must be optimized for the specific...conference paper 2013
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Kroon, J.M. (author), Bende, E.E. (author), Verhees, W.J.H. (author), Slooff, L.H. (author), Veenstra, S.C. (author), Cobussen - Pool, E.M. (author), Brockholz, B. (author)Polymer solar cells offer a promising low cost alternative in photovoltaics if the expensive ITO electrode can be omitted. Recently an alternative based on highly conductive PEDOT:PSS in combination with current collecting grids was developed.1 Electrical modeling is carried out to optimize the grid pattern in these polymer solar cells. The...article 2013