Exact analytical solutions of the parameters of different generation real solar cells using Lambert W-function: A Review Article

Present article reviews exact closed-form solution based on Lambert W-function to express the transcendental current-voltage characteristic of solar cell containing parasitic power consuming parameterslike series and shunt resistances. In this article different generation solar cells namely: inorganic solar cell, organic solar cell, dye-sensitized solar cell and hybrid solar cells are investigated. Equivalent circuits and explicit solutions of different cells are reviewed in detail to substantiate the relevance of renowned Lambert W-function in area of photovoltaic. Transient analysis using Lambert W-function is also reviewed to demonstrate the validity of W-function.