Authors

Hidayath Mirza

Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Jazan University, PO Box. 706, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia

Nishat Sultana

Department of Business Administration, Applied College, Jazan University, P. O. Box 706, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia

Shahir Hussain

Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Jazan University, PO Box. 706, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia

Abdul Aziz

Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Jazan University, PO Box. 706, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia

Bilquis Banu

Department of Accounting, Applied College, Jazan University, P.O. Box 706, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

A solar cell capacity simulator (SCAPS-1D) was used in this study to conduct the numerical investigation of all-inorganic perovskite photovoltaics with regular n-i-p structure. Using the SCAPS-1D program, this paper describes the design and development of environmentally benign perovskite solar cells for photovoltaic systems.  The study sought to investigate whether lead-free perovskites may be employed as sustainable substitutes for conventional lead-based perovskite solar cells in the long run.  The study focuses on enhancing cell characteristics and assessing efficacy measures like efficiency, fill factor, and open-circuit voltage.

Compared to the other hole transport layers (HTLs), the optimized device structure using FaSnI3 showed greatest performance.  Thus, the best photovoltaic performance with power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 35%, fill factor (FF) of 87.82%, open circuit voltage (VOC) of 1.02 V, and short circuit current density (JSC) of 39.28 mA/cm2, respectively, was shown by the optimized solar cell structure (CdTe, CIGS, FaSnI3, TiO2 and ITO).  The photovoltaic performance of the improved device is therefore examined in relation to changes in temperature, thickness, defect density, doping density of active layer and illumination intensity.

The solar energy sector is more and more committed to creating eco friendly substitutes to lead-based components.  Among the promising options, Formamidinium Tin Iodide (FaSnI3) has surfaced as a lead-free perovskite showing equivalent optoelectronic features to substitutes containing lead.  This study aims to show that lead-free perovskites can achieve high power conversion efficiencies while meeting the urgent need for sustainable energy options.

Keywords

SCAPS-1D Inorganic perovskite photovoltaics efficiency fill factor and open-circuit voltage

Citation of this Article

Hidayath Mirza, Nishat Sultana, Shahir Hussain, Abdul Aziz, & Bilquis Banu. (2025). An In-organic Perovskite Solar Cell Design and Simulation Using SCAPS-1D. Current Journal of Engineering and Science Research. 2(3), 23-33. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.47001/CJESR/2025.203005

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