Table 7.
Cost of different simulators for thin-film solar cells.
| Software | Source | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| One-dimensions | ||
| SCAPS |
http://scaps.elis.ugent.be/ (accessed on 4 October 2024). |
Free and open source |
| AMPS/wxAMPS |
https://github.com/wxAMPS (accessed on 4 October 2024). |
USD 0 per month for basics for individuals and organizations USD 3.67 per user/month for the first 12 months for advanced collaboration for individuals and organizations USD 19.35 per user/month for the first 12 months for security, compliance, and flexible deployment |
| ASA |
https://asa.ewi.tudelft.nl/ (accessed on 4 October 2024). |
Command-line-driven software |
| AFORS-HET |
https://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/forschung/oe/se/silizium-photovoltaik/projekte/asicsi/afors-het/download/index_en.html (accessed on 4 October 2024). |
Free and open source |
| SC-SIMUL |
http://www.greco.uni-oldenburg.de/download.html (accessed on 4 October 2024). |
Free and open source |
| Two-dimensions | ||
| ASPIN3 |
http://lpvo.fe.uni-lj.si/en/software/aspin3/ (accessed on 4 October 2024). |
Demo version |
| GPVDM |
https://www.oghma-nano.com/download.php (accessed on 4 October 2024). |
Free source |
| SESAME |
https://pages.nist.gov/sesame/ (accessed on 4 October 2024). |
USD 0 per month for basics for individuals and organizations USD 3.67 per user/month for the first 12 months for advanced collaboration for individuals and organizations USD 19.25 per user/month for the first 12 months for security, compliance, and flexible deployment |
| Three-dimensions | ||
| SILVACO |
https://dynamic.silvaco.com/dynamicweb/silen/ (accessed on 4 October 2024). |
There are various licensing models, such as perpetual licenses, subscription-based licenses, or academic licenses. The cost can also depend on the size and type of organization (e.g., educational institution, research organization, commercial company). |
| PC1D/PC3D |
https://www.engineering.unsw.edu.au/energy-engineering/research/software-data-links/pc1d-software-for-modelling-a-solar-cell (accessed on 4 October 2024). |
It is freely available for academic and educational purposes. Commercial users or organizations may need to purchase a license, which can vary depending on the organization’s size, intended usage, and specific licensing requirements. |
| SENTAURUS |
www.synopsys.com/support/training/dfm/basic-training-on-tcad-sentaurus-tools.html (accessed on 4 October 2024). |
Universities and research institutions may have access to academic licenses or discounted rates for academic and research purposes. For commercial usage, the cost involves purchasing licenses or subscriptions based on the organization’s size, intended usage, and specific requirements. The pricing structure may include upfront license fees, annual maintenance fees, and additional technical support and updates fees. |
| ADEPT |
https://nanohub.org/tools/adeptnpt (accessed on 4 October 2024). |
The costs vary depending on the license type (individual, institutional, commercial), the scope of usage (academic, research, commercial), and any additional services or support provided. |
| QUOKKA |
https://www.quokka3.com/purchase/license-options.html (accessed on 4 October 2024). |
It is freely available for academic and educational purposes. Licensed for commercial use |