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☀️ Photovoltaic Cell in Plan and Section (2D): I-V Curve, Fill Factor and Grid Finger Losses

2D plan and section of a silicon solar cell: Lambert-W single-diode I-V curve, maximum power point, fill factor, grid finger shading against emitter and metal resistance, temperature, loss budget and five in-page numerical checks. Same engine as the 3D page.

Energy & Thermodynamics2DModerate60 FPS📱 Mobile-adapted⇄ 3D version

⚙ Under the hood

solar cellsingle-diode modelI-V curvefill factorgrid fingersphotovoltaics

2D · HTML5 Canvas 2D · 60 FPS target · runs fully client-side, no install