The current density of an ideal p-n junction under illumination can be described by:
J(V)=Jph−J0(eqVkT−1)
where Jph is the photo-current density, J0 the saturation-current density, q the elementary charge, V the voltage, k the Boltzmann's constant, and T the temperature.
A crystalline silicon solar cell generates a photo-current density of Jph=40mA/cm2 at T=300K. The saturation-current density is J0=1.95∗10−10mA/cm2.
Assuming that the solar cell behaves as an ideal p-n junction, calculate the open-circuit voltage Voc (in V).

Question

The current density of an ideal p-n junction under illumination can be described by:
J(V)=Jph−J0(eqVkT−1)
where Jph is the photo-current density, J0 the saturation-current density, q the elementary charge, V the voltage, k the Boltzmann's constant, and T the temperature.
A crystalline silicon solar cell generates a photo-current density of Jph=40mA/cm2 at T=300K. The saturation-current density is J0=1.95∗10−10mA/cm2.
Assuming that the solar cell behaves as an ideal p-n junction, calculate the open-circuit voltage Voc (in V).

anonymous · Answer

The current in an open circuit is 0 i.e J(V)=0. Knowing that the above equation can be solved for v.