Absorber layer improvement and performance analysis of CIGS thin-film solar cell
CIGS has shown significant potential for cost-effective and efficient photovoltaic applications, with efficiency often exceeding 20%. However, further improvements in cell performance are needed to reduce production costs. Thus, this study proposes an ultra-thin structure for CIGS solar cells by mod...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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S.C. Virtual Company of Phisics S.R.L
2024
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| Online Access: | http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/44149/ http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/44149/1/Absorber%20layer%20improvement%20and%20performance%20analysis%20of%20CIGS.pdf |
| Summary: | CIGS has shown significant potential for cost-effective and efficient photovoltaic applications, with efficiency often exceeding 20%. However, further improvements in cell performance are needed to reduce production costs. Thus, this study proposes an ultra-thin structure for CIGS solar cells by modifying the absorber layer thickness and composition. SCAPS software was used to evaluate the performance of the proposed design, such as open-circuit voltage (Voc), short-circuit current (Jsc), fill factor (FF%), and conversion efficiency (ŋ%). Results showed that ultra-thin solar cells with the proposed GnP and CGS absorber layers are ideal due to their greater ŋ%, 25.33%. |
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