It should be noted that the extra optical gain resulting from the additional cell spacing in half-cell modules is not included in the simulation results. Higher CTM ratios can be achieved by using different technologies in module integration. Solar cell technology, as the most important part of module integration, can play a significant role.
The ratio of module power to cell power, multiplied by the number of cells integrated in the module, is defined as the cell-to-module (CTM) power ratio. This factor quantifies the general loss/gain percentage in a PV module , and its importance can be explained by means of an example.
Model for cell to module conversion (CTM) loss of SPV module has been presented. These include T&S, bussing, lamination, junction box and ARC glass. Outdoor measurements have been carried out to understand the effect of ARC glass. Five different types of solar cells and ARC glass from five vendors have been used.
Major loss of CTM conversion primarily occurs due to T&S. This loss can be quantified through the one-diode model (Fig. 3) of a solar cell. Iph is the photo-generated current, Id is current through diode, RS the series resistance and RSh the shunt resistance.
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