scholarly journals Development of a Computer Model for Polycrystalline Thin-Film CuInSe2 and CdTe Solar Cells

1992 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. L. Gray ◽  
R. J. Schwartz ◽  
Y. J. Lee
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Computer Model ◽  
Polycrystalline Thin Film ◽  
Cdte Solar Cells

scholarly journals The History of Photovoltaics with Emphasis on CdTe Solar Cells and Modules

Coatings ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 344 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessio Bosio ◽  
Stefano Pasini ◽  
Nicola Romeo
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Literature Survey ◽  
Thin Film Solar Cells ◽  
Environmental Aspects ◽  
Polycrystalline Thin Film ◽  
Photovoltaic Modules ◽  
Cdte Solar Cells ◽  
History Of ◽  
Over 40 Years

Among thin-film photovoltaic technology, cadmium telluride (CdTe) has achieved a truly impressive development that can commercially compete with silicon, which is still the king of the market. Solar cells made on a laboratory scale have reached efficiencies close to 22%, while modules made with fully automated in-line machines show efficiencies above 18%. This success represents the result of over 40 years of research, which led to effective and consolidated production processes. Based on a large literature survey on photovoltaics and on the results of research developed in our laboratories, we present the fabrication processes of both CdTe polycrystalline thin-film solar cells and photovoltaic modules. The most common substrates, the constituent layers, their interaction, the interfaces and the different “tricks” necessary to obtain highly efficient devices will be analyzed. A realistic industrial production process will be analytically described. Moreover, environmental aspects, end-of-life recycling and the life cycle assessment of CdTe-based modules will be deepened and discussed.

Polycrystalline Thin Film CdS/CdTe Solar Cells

1978 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 585-586 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiroshi Uda ◽  
Hiromitsu Taniguchi ◽  
Manabu Yoshida ◽  
Toshio Yamashita
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Polycrystalline Thin Film ◽  
Cdte Solar Cells

scholarly journals Photovoltaics with Emphasis on CdTe Solar Cells and Modules

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessio Bosio
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Inorganic Materials ◽  
Thin Film Solar Cells ◽  
Polycrystalline Thin Film ◽  
Photovoltaic Modules ◽  
Cdte Solar Cells ◽  
High Efficiency Solar Cells ◽  
Photovoltaic Technologies

A brief overview of the main photovoltaic technologies is chronologically presented. Single-crystal and multi-crystalline, epitaxial and thin film inorganic materials are widely used as absorbers in high efficiency solar cells and modules. A schematic representation of the principal devices developed in more then 70 years of research will be displayed and commented. Among thin-film technology, cadmium telluride (CdTe) has achieved a truly impressive development that can commercially compete with silicon, which is still the king of the market. Solar cells made on a laboratory scale have reached efficiencies close to 22%, while modules made with fully automated in-line machines show efficiencies above 18%. Based on the research developed in our laboratory, the fabrication processes of both CdTe polycrystalline thin-film solar cells and photovoltaic modules are critically discussed. The most common substrates, the constituent layers and their interaction, the interfaces and the different “tricks” commonly used for obtaining highly efficient devices will be analyzed. A realistic industrial production process will be analytically described.

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