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Quantitative imaging of thin films solar cells properties using CuInGaSe2 microcells

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Abstract

CIGS is currently the subject of numerous studies, having shown high efficiencies both in laboratories and in the industry. This material is polycrystalline, and presents strong spatial property fluctuations. It is admitted that these fluctuations impact the global parameters of the cell, either positively or negatively. To better understand the underlying mechanisms, our objective is to experimentally probe the optoelectronic fluctuations at the micrometer scale. To this purpose the luminescence of the cell will be studied, since it contains various information and can be spatially resolved. Local EQE measurements are also performed. Microscale solar cells are used as a tool for the local characterization of Cu(In, Ga)Se2. In the mesa configuration, we study the electrical behavior of sidewall surfaces.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 IEEE 40th Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages2053-2055
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9781479943982
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Oct 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event40th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2014 - Denver, United States
Duration: 8 Jun 201413 Jun 2014

Publication series

Name2014 IEEE 40th Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2014

Conference

Conference40th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDenver
Period8/06/1413/06/14

Keywords

  • Characterization
  • Cu(In, Ga)Se
  • Electroluminescence
  • Photoluminescence

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