Thin-film CdTe and CuInSe{sub 2} photovoltaic technologies

Conference · Sun Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1993

OSTI ID:10190213

Ullal, H S; Zweibel, K; von Roedern, B G

Total-area conversion efficiency of 15%--15.8% have been achieved for thin-film CdTe and CIS solar cells. Modules with power output of 5--53 W have been demonstrated by several groups world-wide. Critical processes and reaction pathways for achieving excellent PV devices have been eluciated. Research, development and technical issues have been identified, which could result in potential improvements in device and module performance. A 1-kW thin-film CdTe array has been installed and is being tested. Multimegawatt thin-film CdTe manufacturing plants are expected to be completed in 1-2 years.

• Research Organization: National Renewable Energy Lab., Golden, CO (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-83CH10093
• OSTI ID: 10190213
• Report Number(s): NREL/TP-413-5752; CONF-930838-1; ON: DE93018217
• Resource Relation: Conference: International Solar Energy Society world congress,Budapest (Hungary),23-27 Aug 1993; Other Information: PBD: Aug 1993
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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