Effects of different selenization conditions on the device parameters of CuIn(Se,S)2 solar cells

Erees Queen B. Macabebe; Charles J. Sheppard; Vivian Alberts; E. Ernest van Dyk

doi:10.1016/j.tsf.2008.11.010

Effects of different selenization conditions on the device parameters of CuIn(Se,S)₂ solar cells

Erees Queen B. Macabebe
, Charles J. Sheppard
, Vivian Alberts
, E. Ernest van Dyk

Physics

Nelson Mandela University
University of Johannesburg

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Abstract

Parameter extraction can be used as a tool to determine the optimum chalcogenization condition of the absorber layer in manufacturing thin film solar cells. In this paper, CuIn(Se_{1 - y},S_y)₂ solar cells fabricated at different selenization conditions using a two-step process were characterized. Device and performance parameters of the solar cells were determined from the current density-voltage (J-V) characteristics of the devices. The J-V curves were analyzed using the two-diode solar cell model. Devices selenized for 40-60 min exhibit relatively low series and shunt resistances, low fill factor and conversion efficiency. Better performance was observed for solar cells with absorber layer selenized for 10 to 20 min.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	2380-2382
Number of pages	3
Journal	Thin Solid Films
Volume	517
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsf.2008.11.010
Publication status	Published - 2 Feb 2009

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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Keywords

CuIn(Se,S)
Device parameters
PSO
Thin film solar cells
Two-diode model

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Surfaces and Interfaces
Surfaces, Coatings and Films
Metals and Alloys
Materials Chemistry

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