Enhanced Fresnel Assembly - EFA

Type: 3C42A with 5,5x5,5mm CPV TJ Solar Cell

Application: Concentrating Photovoltaic (CPV) Modules
Typical Average Electrical Data

Sun
Concentration

Isc

Voc

IMPP

VMPP

PMPP

FF

[A]

[V]

[A]

[V]

[WMPP]

[%]

[%]

Version MC/Air
Grid optimized for medium concentration + Antireflective Coating adapted to air
X 250

1,16

3,07

1,14

2,82

3,21

90,1%

42,0

X 500

2,33

3,11

2,29

2,79

6,40

88,3%

41,9

X 1000

4,68

3,13

4,57

2,70

12,33

84,2%

40,4

X 250

1,15

3,07

1,13

2,81

3,18

90,1%

41,7

X 500

2,31

3,10

2,27

2,80

6,35

88,7%

41,6

X 1000

4,61

3,13

4,52

2,71

12,24

84,8%

40,1

Sun
Concentration

Isc

Voc

IMPP

VMPP

PMPP

FF

[A]

[V]

[A]

[V]

[WMPP]

[%]

[%]

Version HC/Air
Grid optimized for high concentration + Antireflective Coating adapted to air
X 250

1,15

3,06

1,13

2,81

3,17

90,1%

41,5

X 500

2,30

3,10

2,25

2,83

6,37

89,3%

41,7

X 1000

4,60

3,13

4,48

2,80

12,55

87,2%

41,1

Version HC/Glass
Grid optimized for high concentration + Antireflective Coating adapted to glass
X 250

1,14

3,06

1,12

2,80

3,14

90,0%

41,2

X 500

2,28

3,08

2,23

2,83

6,32

90,0%

41,4

X 1000

4,56

3,11

4,48

2,79

12,49

88,1%

40,9

Efficiency versus Sun Concentration

44

efficiency in %

43
42
41
40
39
38
37
36
0

200

400

600
800
1000
sun concentration

1200

1400

1600

Measurement conditions: 1.5 AMd 1000 W/m2 (ASTM G 173-03), T = 25 C, designated measurement area = 30,53 mm

Issue date: 2014-03-27

Released for publication (level 1 of 5)

HNR 0003988-00-00
Page 1 of 4
Copyright 2014 AZUR SPACE Solar Power GmbH

AZUR SPACE Solar Power GmbH

Theresienstr. 2
74072 Heilbronn
phone: +49 7131 67 2603
telefax: +49 7131 67 2727
e-mail: info@azurspace.com
website: www.azurspace.com

3C42

Version MC/Glass
Grid optimized for medium concentration + Antireflective Coating adapted to glass

Spectral Response
1
0,9
0,8
0,7
EQE

0,6
0,5
0,4
0,3
0,2
ARC Version air
ARC Version glass

0,1
0
400

600

800

1000
1200
wavelength [nm]

1400

1600

1800

2000

Typical Temperature Coefficients

Temperature range (25 80 C)
( Isc / Isc (25C)) / T

( Voc / Voc (25C)) / T

( Pmpp / Pmpp (25C))/T

( / (25C)) / T

0,080%/K

-0,135%/K

-0,106%/K

-0,106%(rel)/K

Parameter

Isc / T

Voc / T

Pmpp / T

/ T

Value

1,8 mA/K

-4,2 mV/K

-7,3 mW/K

-0,048%(abs)/K

Parameter
Value

Exemplary values measured with version MC/Air, at 500 suns

Typical Performance over Temperature

Efficiency in %

Exemplary for version MC/Air

44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33

25C
80C

200

400

600

800

1000

sun concentration

Issue date: 2014-03-27

Released for publication (level 1 of 5)

HNR 0003988-00-00
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Copyright 2014 AZUR SPACE Solar Power GmbH

AZUR SPACE Solar Power GmbH

Theresienstr. 2
74072 Heilbronn
phone: +49 7131 67 2603
telefax: +49 7131 67 2727
e-mail: info@azurspace.com
website: www.azurspace.com

1200

1400

1600

3C42

200

Version Comparison
Opto Electrical Behaviour

Influence of Cell Dimension

Antireflective
Coating

Active Area

Efficiency change on
glass covered cells

Typical efficiency
(Version MC/Air at 500 suns)

Version Air

-3,2 %(rel)

3 x 3 mm

42,7 %

Version Glass

-0,4 %(rel)

5,5 x 5,5 mm

41,9 %

10 x 10 mm

41,2 %

Efficiency comparison at 500 suns

Base Material

DCB Board (0,32 mm Al2O3-Ceramic with two-sided 0,25 mm copper)

Board Size

18,0 mm x 19,8 mm 0,2 mm

Connectivity Options

Suitable for flat connectors or direct soldering

Solar Cell Type

Triple Junction CPV Solar Cell 3C42

Cell Base Material

GaInP/GaInAs/Ge on Ge substrate

Active Cell Area

5,5 mm x 5,5 mm = 30,25 mm

AR Coating

TiOx/AlOx

By-pass Diode

2x 10A Diode

Layout details
Drawing dimension are mm

Sample drawing without terminals; More details in drawing HNR 0003381, available on request.

Issue date: 2014-03-27

Released for publication (level 1 of 5)

HNR 0003988-00-00
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Copyright 2014 AZUR SPACE Solar Power GmbH

AZUR SPACE Solar Power GmbH

Theresienstr. 2
74072 Heilbronn
phone: +49 7131 67 2603
telefax: +49 7131 67 2727
e-mail: info@azurspace.com
website: www.azurspace.com

3C42

Design and Mechanical Data

Storage and Application Requirements

-

Humidity protection is strongly recommended

Storage in dry air or nitrogen atmosphere is requested
The cell junction shall not exceed a maximum operation temperature of 110 C
The assembly shall not exceed a maximum process temperature of 175 C
For concentration > 500x a secondary optical element is needed (available on request)
Secondary glass glue on the front side has to be flexible (prefer silicone glue or similar)

- Current values at specific operating voltage can be offered on customer request

- Explanation of ARC versions:
o
AIR:
The antireflective coating on top of the solar cell is optimized for the interface to air. In this kind of
application the light enters the solar cell directly from air. The indoor test measurement (flash test) will
be done at air atmosphere.
o
GLASS:
The antireflective coating on top of the solar cell is optimized for the interface to glass or similar
(n1.43). At this kind of application the light enters the solar cell through a glass component or similar
(e.g. secondary element, homogenizer element, cover glass). However, the indoor test measurement
(flash test) will be done at air atmosphere without glass interface. Therefore the flash test results will
underestimate the potential cell performance. The performance of a system with glass interfaces is
expected to be higher using cells with ARC Glass than with ARC Air.
- Acceptance test rules for delivery lots:
o
Minimum average efficiency = typical average value minus 4% (rel.)
o
Minimum individual EFA efficiency = typical average value minus 7% (rel.)

Order Information
- Customized package for cost optimized optical train is offered on request

(no Terminal)
Product Version
60 Terminal

Pre soldered only

MC/Air

81078

81079

MC/Glass

81080

81081

HC/Air

81082

81083

HC/Glass

81084

81085

Issue date: 2014-03-27

Released for publication (level 1 of 5)

HNR 0003988-00-00
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Copyright 2014 AZUR SPACE Solar Power GmbH

AZUR SPACE Solar Power GmbH

Theresienstr. 2
74072 Heilbronn
phone: +49 7131 67 2603
telefax: +49 7131 67 2727
e-mail: info@azurspace.com
website: www.azurspace.com

3C42

Additional Information