Progress in Thin Film CIGS Modules

Progress in Thin Film CIGS Modules

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Abstract

We have demonstrated 13% conversion efficiency in 40 cm2 submodules based on CIGS. We review the developments that have made this possible, and identify several remaining areas where better understanding or further improvement would have a significant effect on the commercial viability of large area thin film modules based on CIGS. We report some recent results in these remaining areas,specifically on the achievement of larger area deposition for the absorber layer, the achievement of highly conductive ZnO, and some results on the function of the buffer and contacting layers in the CIGS based structure.

Original language	American English
Pages	133-142
Number of pages	10
State	Published - 1997
Event	NREL/SNL Photovoltaics Program Review: 14th Conference - Lakewood, Colorado Duration: 18 Nov 1996 → 22 Nov 1996

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Conference	NREL/SNL Photovoltaics Program Review: 14th Conference
City	Lakewood, Colorado
Period	18/11/96 → 22/11/96

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Work performed by Solarex, Newtown, Pennsylvania

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NREL/CP-23661

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Progress in Thin Film CIGS Modules

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