OPTIMIZATION OF PARAMETERS OF AN ELECTROCHEMICAL PHOTOVOLTAIC REGENERATIVE SOLAR-CELL

Optimization of physical and geometrical parameters of an electrochemi cal photovoltaic regenerative solar cell with current leads located on opposite sides of a cell unit was studied. The dependence of local cu rrent density on the length co-ordinate is expressed using dimensionle ss quantities. A linear polarisation curve was assumed. The equation f or maximal output in Watts per total unit surface area was given. The optimization of the output on the ratio of the active surface to the t otal surface of the cell was discussed. A construction of a cell with line current collectors was described.