Improvement of Near-Term CdTe Processing and Product Capabilities and Establishment of Next-Generation CdTe Technology: Annual Technical Progress Report, 1 September 1995 - 31 August 1996

Improvement of Near-Term CdTe Processing and Product Capabilities and Establishment of Next-Generation CdTe Technology: Annual Technical Progress Report, 1 September 1995 - 31 August 1996

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Abstract

This report describes the accomplishments of Golden Photon, Inc. (GPI) during Phase One of this subcontract. GPI researchers demonstrated a 29.3-watt, 2-ft. x 2-ft. module aperture-area efficiency of 8.8%, with an active-area efficiency of 10.5%; improved CdTe morphology through recrystallization demonstrated by efficiency and stability; reduced production costs by reduced weight, thickness ofmodule, and permeability to water; modified graphite and dopant incorporation, which resulted in greater efficiency, uniformity, and reproducibility; participated in team efforts to provide samples for CdS thickness/Voc testing, distribute CdTe material for back contact, and develop performance certification standardization; and provided efficiency and life-testing data modules to the NationalRenewable Energy Laboratory.

Original language	American English
Number of pages	35
State	Published - 1997

Bibliographical note

Work performed by Golden Photon, Inc., Golden, Colorado

NREL Publication Number

NREL/SR-520-23262

Keywords

cadmium telluride (CdTe) photovoltaic solar cells modules
CdTe processing
module fabrication
next generation
photovoltaics (PV)
technology
thin films

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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Improvement of Near-Term CdTe Processing and Product Capabilities and Establishment of Next-Generation CdTe Technology: Annual Technical Progress Report, 1 September 1995 - 31 August 1996

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