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Predictions on Flexible CdTe Solar Cell Performances by Artificial Neural Networks

Year 2023, , 768 - 774, 28.12.2023
https://doi.org/10.17776/csj.1312021

Abstract

CdTe solar cells on ultra-thin glass substrates are light and flexible. Flexible cells are widely preferred modules in technological fields. The flexibility of these cells enables them to cope with deformations. The efficiency of these has reached 19%. In this work, we used artificial neural network (ANN) method for the determination the performance of flexible CdTe solar cells despite bending and time. The performances of the solar cell before and after bending have been predicted. According to the results from the ANN calculations using the experimental data in the literature, MSE values of ANN estimates range from 0.06% to 0.28%.

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Year 2023, , 768 - 774, 28.12.2023
https://doi.org/10.17776/csj.1312021

Abstract

References

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  • [3] Mathew X., Thompson G.W., Singh V.P., McClure J.C., Velumani S., Mathews N.R., Sebastian P.J., Development of CdTe thin films on flexible substrates—a review, Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 76 (2003) 293.
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  • [5] Teloeken A.C., Lamb D.A., Dunlop T.O., Irvine S.J.C., Effect of bending test on the performance of CdTe solar cells on flexible ultra-thin glass produced by MOCVD, Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 211 (2020) 110552.
  • [6] Qian S., Deng Y., Li X., Jin, Z., Long E., Prediction and influence of the mass proportion of trichromatic colourants and acrylic substrate on the optical and thermal performance of external wall coatings: An artificial neural network approach, Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 236 (2022) 111551.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics (Other)
Journal Section Natural Sciences
Authors

Sevinj Ganbarova 0009-0004-0913-0060

Serkan Akkoyun 0000-0002-8996-3385

Vusal Mamedov 0009-0007-8084-3436

Huseyn Mamedov 0000-0002-9980-9189

Publication Date December 28, 2023
Submission Date June 9, 2023
Acceptance Date October 2, 2023
Published in Issue Year 2023

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APA Ganbarova, S., Akkoyun, S., Mamedov, V., Mamedov, H. (2023). Predictions on Flexible CdTe Solar Cell Performances by Artificial Neural Networks. Cumhuriyet Science Journal, 44(4), 768-774. https://doi.org/10.17776/csj.1312021