Title :
CIGS Device Stability on Flexible Substrates
Author :
Britt, J.S. ; Kanto, E. ; Lundberg, S. ; Beck, M.E.
Author_Institution :
Global Solar Energy Inc., Santa Clara, CA
Abstract :
The impact of environmental conditions on CIGS device stability must be understood and minimized in order to gain widespread acceptance among users. The stability of CIGS-based PV coatings, cells and modules has been evaluated at Global Solar Energy (GSE) by accelerated and real-time testing. Several failure modes have been identified and addressed. New packaging designs and materials have extended the durability of flexible modules. Glass-based CIGS modules have been found to be especially robust and capable of meeting extended product warranties required for power modules
Keywords :
copper compounds; gallium compounds; indium compounds; semiconductor device packaging; solar cells; substrates; ternary semiconductors; CIGS device; CIGS-based PV coatings; CuInGaSe2; GSE; Global Solar Energy; cells; durability; flexible substrates; glass-based CIGS modules; packaging designs; Coatings; Corrosion; DH-HEMTs; Electric variables; Glass; Life estimation; Packaging; Solar energy; Stability; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, Conference Record of the 2006 IEEE 4th World Conference on
Conference_Location :
Waikoloa, HI
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0017-1
Electronic_ISBN :
1-4244-0017-1
DOI :
10.1109/WCPEC.2006.279462
