Koffi, H.A.Kuditcher, A.Kakane, V.C.K.Armah, E.A.Yankson, A.A.Amuzu, J.K.A.2018-10-262018-10-262015-0710.1080/20421338.2015.1038007http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/24898This paper is concerned with an alternative formulation of the Shockley five-parameter model of a solar cell. This formulation leads to an explicit relationship between the short-circuit current and the light-generated current and the direct determination of the light-generated current from a knowledge of the series and shunt resistances. © 2015 African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development.enFive-parameter modelLight-generated currentShort-circuit currentShunt resistanceSolar cellArticle