Title :
CuInSe2 cells and modules
Author :
Mitchell, Kim W. ; Eberspacher, Chris ; Ermer, James H. ; Pauls, Karen L. ; Pier, Dave N.
Author_Institution :
ARCO Solar Inc., Camarillo, CA, USA
fDate :
2/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Recent CuInSe2 photovoltaic technology advances are discussed. 14.1% active area efficient test cells and the fabrication of monolithic integrated modules with power outputs of 112 W/m2 on 940 cm2 and 91.4 W/m2 on 3900 cm2 have been achieved. Packaged modules are stable outdoors. Studies indicate a recombination controlled junction mechanism and imply a wide CIS compositional range over which high-efficiency junctions are possible. Processing improvements already demonstrated on test cells and 940 cm2 modules will yield 52-W, 3900-cm2 CIS modules
Keywords :
copper compounds; modules; packaging; photovoltaic cells; solar cells; ternary semiconductors; 14.1 percent; 52 W; CuInSe2 cells; fabrication; high-efficiency junctions; modules; monolithic integrated modules; photovoltaic technology; power outputs; recombination controlled junction mechanism; stable outdoors; wide compositional range; Computational Intelligence Society; Conductivity; Electrical resistance measurement; Optical losses; Optical reflection; Optical saturation; Photovoltaic cells; Plasma temperature; Voltage; Zinc oxide;
Journal_Title :
Electron Devices, IEEE Transactions on
