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Development of a Wide Bandgap Cell for Thin Film Tandem Solar Cells: Final Technical Report, 6 November 2003 - 5 January 2007

  • W. Shafarman
  • , B. McCandless
    • University of Delaware

    Research output: NLRSubcontract Report

    Abstract

    The objective of this research program was to develop approaches for a transparent wide-bandgap cell to be used in a thin-film tandem polycrystalline solar cell that can ultimately attain 25% efficiency. Specific goals included the research and development of Cu(InGa)(SeS)2 and Cd1-xZnxTe alloys with a bandgap from 1.5 to 1.8 eV, demonstrating the potential of a 15% cell efficiency with atransparent contact, and supporting the High Performance PV Program. This Final Report presents results that emphasize the 3rd phase of the program.
    Original languageAmerican English
    PublisherNational Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR)
    Number of pages40
    StatePublished - 2008

    Bibliographical note

    Work performed by the Institute of Energy Conversion, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware

    NLR Publication Number

    • NREL/SR-520-42388

    Keywords

    • deposition
    • device fabrication
    • high efficiency
    • PV
    • solar cells
    • tandem polycrystalline
    • thin films
    • transparent contact
    • vapor transport
    • wide band gap

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