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Close-Space Sublimation-Deposited Ultra-Thin CdSeTe/CdTe Solar Cells for Enhanced Short-Circuit Current Density and Photoluminescence

Journal Article · · Journal of Visualized Experiments
DOI:https://doi.org/10.3791/60937· OSTI ID:1721473
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  1. Colorado State Univ., Fort Collins, CO (United States); Colorado State University
  2. Colorado State Univ., Fort Collins, CO (United States)

This work describes the complete fabrication process of thin-absorber cadmium selenium telluride/cadmium telluride photovoltaic devices for enhanced efficiency. Here, the process utilizes an automated in-line vacuum system for close-space sublimation deposition which is scalable from fabrication of small area research devices to large-scale modules.

Research Organization:
Colorado State Univ., Fort Collins, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Renewable Power Office. Solar Energy Technologies Office
Grant/Contract Number:
EE0007543
OSTI ID:
1721473
Journal Information:
Journal of Visualized Experiments, Journal Name: Journal of Visualized Experiments Journal Issue: 157 Vol. 157; ISSN 1940-087X
Publisher:
MyJoVE Corp.Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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