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Module Design Simulator

Developed at ELIS, University of Gent

The programme implements the algorithm outlined in:

M. Burgelman and A. Niemegeers, "Calculation of CIS and CdTe module efficiencies", Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 51, 129-143, 1998

This programme has a graphical users interface and runs under PC-Windows (3.11 and higher). The programme is available for university users. Please contact Marc Burgelman at his e-mail address burgelman@elis.rug.ac.be

This model is enhanced to include also the climatological illumination conditions. This is described in:

M. Burgelman and A. Niemegeers, "Influence of illumination conditions on the design of thin film modules", Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 57, 85-95, 1999

The users programme implementing this is also available. Please contact Marc Burgelman at his e-mail address burgelman@elis.rug.ac.be

Research staff involved is:

• prof. dr. ir. Marc Burgelman