Efficient CIGS solar cells prepared by electrodeposition

  • D. Guimard
  • , N. Bodereau
  • , J. Kurdi
  • , J. F. Guillemoles
  • , D. Lincot
  • , P. P. Grand
  • , M. Benfarrah
  • , S. Taunier
  • , O. Kerrec
  • , P. Mogensen

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Abstract

Cu(In,Ga)Se2/CdS/ZnO cells with efficiencies close to 19 % have been obtained with films prepared by coevaporation of the elements [1], Electrodeposition has the potential to become a suitable method for large production of CIGS solar modules. In this paper, we present the results of an on going collaboration project, between CNRS-ENSCP, EDF (Electricité de France) and SGR (Saint Gobain Recheche) with the support of ADEME. The objective of the project is to develop high-efficiency electrodeposited CIS cells and modules. A proprietary process allows to elaborate cells with different band-gap absorbers. Band-gap materials between 1,00 and 1,5 eV have been achieved. The record cell with an absorber of 1,47 eV yields to an efficiency of 10,2 % (no AR coating, total area 0,1 cm2). The short circuit current is 23.2 mA.cm-3, the open circuit voltage is 741 mV and the fill factor is 59.6 %. The properties of this cell are presented.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceddings of the 3rd World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion
EditorsK. Kurokawa, L.L. Kazmerski, B. McNeils, M. Yamaguchi, C. Wronski
Pages515-518
Number of pages4
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2003
Externally publishedYes
EventProceddings of the 3rd World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion - Osaka, Japan
Duration: 11 May 200318 May 2003

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 3rd World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion
VolumeA

Conference

ConferenceProceddings of the 3rd World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityOsaka
Period11/05/0318/05/03

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