Thin‐film solar cells exceeding 22% solar cell efficiency: An overview on CdTe-, Cu (In, Ga) Se2-, and perovskite-based materials
M Powalla, S Paetel, E Ahlswede, R Wuerz… - Applied Physics …, 2018 - pubs.aip.org
Already, several technologies of polycrystalline thin‐film photovoltaic materials have
achieved certified record small‐cell power conversion efficiencies exceeding 22%. They are …
achieved certified record small‐cell power conversion efficiencies exceeding 22%. They are …
[HTML][HTML] Advances in CIGS thin film solar cells with emphasis on the alkali element post-deposition treatment
C Zhao, S Yu, W Tang, X Yuan, H Zhou, T Qi… - Materials Reports …, 2023 - Elsevier
In the past tens of years, the power conversion efficiency of Cu (In, Ga) Se 2 (CIGS) has
continuously improved and been one of the fastest growing photovoltaic technologies that …
continuously improved and been one of the fastest growing photovoltaic technologies that …
Controllable double gradient bandgap strategy enables high efficiency solution‐processed kesterite solar cells
The double gradient bandgap absorber has the potential to enhance carrier collection,
improve light collection efficiency, and make the performance of solar cells more …
improve light collection efficiency, and make the performance of solar cells more …
Cd-Free Cu 2 ZnSnS 4 solar cell with an efficiency greater than 10% enabled by Al 2 O 3 passivation layers
Environmentally friendly earth-abundant Cd-free Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) solar cells have
recently achieved increasing power conversion efficiency by using ZnSnO as the buffer …
recently achieved increasing power conversion efficiency by using ZnSnO as the buffer …
Effect of Alkali Metal Atom Doping on the CuInSe2-Based Solar Cell Absorber
M Malitckaya, HP Komsa, V Havu… - The Journal of Physical …, 2017 - ACS Publications
The efficiency of Cu (In, Ga) Se2 (CIGS)-based solar cells can be markedly improved by
controlled introduction of alkali metal (AM) atoms using post-deposition treatment (PDT) after …
controlled introduction of alkali metal (AM) atoms using post-deposition treatment (PDT) after …
Heavy Alkali Treatment of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 Solar Cells: Surface versus Bulk Effects
S Siebentritt, E Avancini, M Bär… - Advanced Energy …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Chalcopyrite solar cells achieve efficiencies above 23%. The latest improvements are due to
post‐deposition treatments (PDT) with heavy alkalis. This study provides a comprehensive …
post‐deposition treatments (PDT) with heavy alkalis. This study provides a comprehensive …
Na-Diffusion Enhanced p-type Conductivity in Cu(In,Ga)Se2: A New Mechanism for Efficient Doping in Semiconductors.
A new mechanism responsible for the hole concentration increase in the CIGS thin films
after Na doping is proposed. At high temperature, a high concentration of Na is doped into …
after Na doping is proposed. At high temperature, a high concentration of Na is doped into …
Direct evidence for grain boundary passivation in Cu(In,Ga)Se2 solar cells through alkali-fluoride post-deposition treatments
N Nicoara, R Manaligod, P Jackson, D Hariskos… - Nature …, 2019 - nature.com
The properties and performance of polycrystalline materials depend critically on the
properties of their grain boundaries. Polycrystalline photovoltaic materials–eg hybrid halide …
properties of their grain boundaries. Polycrystalline photovoltaic materials–eg hybrid halide …
How band tail recombination influences the open‐circuit voltage of solar cells
The power conversion efficiency of solar cells strongly depends on the open‐circuit voltage
which, in turn, depends on the recombination activity within the device. A possible source of …
which, in turn, depends on the recombination activity within the device. A possible source of …
Effects of Rubidium Fluoride and Potassium Fluoride Postdeposition Treatments on Cu(In,Ga)Se2 Thin Films and Solar Cell Performance
Postdeposition treatments (PDTs) with sodium fluoride (NaF) and potassium fluoride (KF)
were introduced as a way to improve the efficiency of Cu (In, Ga) Se2 (CIGS) based solar …
were introduced as a way to improve the efficiency of Cu (In, Ga) Se2 (CIGS) based solar …