Influence of temperature on photovoltaic parameters of mono-crystalline silicon solar cell

Abstract

In this study, the effect of cell temperature on photovoltaic parameters of mono-crystalline silicon solar cell is undertaken. The experiment was carried out employing solar cell simulator at constant light intensity 550W/m2 and with varying cell temperature in the range of 25-60°C. The results show that cell temperature has a significant effect on photovoltaic parameters. The open circuit voltage, maximum power, fill factor and efficiency are found to be decreased with cell temperature while the reverse saturation current and short circuit current are slightly increased. The results are in good agreement with the available literature.