Optimization of CuGaSe2 for Wide-Bandgap Solar Cells

Miguel A. Contreras; M. Romero; D. Young

Optimization of CuGaSe2 for Wide-Bandgap Solar Cells

Miguel A. Contreras, M. Romero, D. Young

Chemistry and Nanoscience

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

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Abstract

We report on enhancements to CuGaSe₂ film quality and their application to photovoltaic devices with high-voltage and low-current outputs, Using co-evaporation from elemental sources for film growth, we study deposition parameters such as substrate temperature and selenium overpressure to investigate their effect on film quality and device performance. Similar to CuInSe₂ materials, high Se overpressures change structural aspects of the CuGaSe₂ films, particularly those related to preferred orientation. Additionally, the use of higher substrate temperatures (>600°C), also leads to significant changes on film morphology, optoelectronic properties, and device performance.

Original language	American English
Pages	2864-2868
Number of pages	5
State	Published - 2003
Event	3rd World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion (WCPEC-3): Joint Conference of 13th PV Science and Engineering Conference, 30th IEEE PV Specialists Conference, and 18th European PV Solar Energy Conference - Osaka, Japan Duration: 11 May 2003 → 18 May 2003

Conference

Conference	3rd World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion (WCPEC-3): Joint Conference of 13th PV Science and Engineering Conference, 30th IEEE PV Specialists Conference, and 18th European PV Solar Energy Conference
City	Osaka, Japan
Period	11/05/03 → 18/05/03

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NREL/CP-520-34027

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Contreras, MA, Romero, M & Young, D 2003, 'Optimization of CuGaSe2 for Wide-Bandgap Solar Cells', Paper presented at 3rd World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion (WCPEC-3): Joint Conference of 13th PV Science and Engineering Conference, 30th IEEE PV Specialists Conference, and 18th European PV Solar Energy Conference, Osaka, Japan, 11/05/03 - 18/05/03 pp. 2864-2868.

Optimization of CuGaSe2 for Wide-Bandgap Solar Cells. / Contreras, Miguel A.; Romero, M.; Young, D.
2003. 2864-2868 Paper presented at 3rd World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion (WCPEC-3): Joint Conference of 13th PV Science and Engineering Conference, 30th IEEE PV Specialists Conference, and 18th European PV Solar Energy Conference, Osaka, Japan.

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