PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF THIN FILM TANDEM SOLAR CELL USING DIFFERENT MATERIALS AND MAXIMIZING EFFICIENCY OF SOLAR PANEL BY SOLAR TRACKING  USING FPGA

Ranan, Rosi; Islam, Md. Mahmudul; Asif-Ul-Islam, K.M

PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF THIN FILM TANDEM SOLAR CELL USING DIFFERENT MATERIALS AND MAXIMIZING EFFICIENCY OF SOLAR PANEL BY SOLAR TRACKING USING FPGA

Date

2013-12

Authors

Ranan, Rosi

Islam, Md. Mahmudul

Asif-Ul-Islam, K.M

Publisher

Department of Electrical , Electronic and Communication Engineering Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST)

Abstract

This treatise has focused on the resolution of thin film photovoltaic cells and solar power efficiency. During schooling, elementary knowledge about various types of thin film terminology and their device structure and working principle have been attained. Despite remarkable progress in all perspectives of production of crystalline silicon based PV cells, the cost of production and installment is still much higher. This can be attenuated by the use of microstructure and tandem thin film PV cells and proper installation methods and initiatives. In fine, simulations of thin film tandem solar cell, tandem CIGS solar cell and proposed tandem silicon solar cell with pyramids design have been done along with a comparison of various output parameters; fill factor and energy conversion efficiency. Ultimately, the dual-axis solar tracker has been made to meet the ever increasing demand of high solar power efficiency by using FPGA and Verilog. This project will unveil a whole new horizon due to use of FPGA. vii TABLE

Description

It is with immense gratitude and deepest appreciation that we, the authors of this thesis, acknowledge the support and help of our honorable Thesis Supervisor Professor Dr. Mohammad Jahangir Alam, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology(BUET) as he continually and convincingly conveyed a spirit of adventure in regard to research. Without his guidance and persistent help this dissertation would not have been possible. In addition, we would also like to thank Mr. Md. Tasnimul Haque who helped us throughout the whole time of our research work. We would also like to thank Mr. Alimul Haque for providing regular support to our thesis project. The authors also acknowledge the help of individuals who contributed to the successful completion of the whole work. Rosi