Development of CdTe module manufacturing

Journal Article · Sun Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1995 · AIP Conference Proceedings

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.49421· OSTI ID:450110

Sandwisch, D W ^[1]

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1. Solar Cells, Inc., Toledo, Ohio 43607 (United States)

Solar Cells, Inc. has produced a 60.3 watt thin-film CdTe module with total area efficiency of 8.4{percent}. The average total area efficiency of 60 cm{times}120 cm modules manufactured on a developmental pilot line has been demonstrated at greater than 7.0{percent} while the relative standard deviation has decreased to less than 10{percent}. Modules routinely pass extensive stress testing. SCI has initiated the development of a 20 MW line based on the pilot line process. This paper summarizes the status of this development including product definition, process definition, equipment engineering and support programs. {copyright} {ital 1996 American Institute of Physics.}

• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• OSTI ID: 450110
• Report Number(s): CONF-9605265--
• Journal Information: AIP Conference Proceedings, Journal Name: AIP Conference Proceedings Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 353; ISSN 0094-243X; ISSN APCPCS
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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STRESS ANALYSIS
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