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Impact of CIGS, CdS and i – ZnO film thickness, temperature on efficiency enhancement of CIGS solar cells

  • Ramco Institute of Technology
  • AAA Enterprisers
  • Mahidol University

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Abstract

In an attempt to enhance solar light photon to electron transformation proficiency of copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) solar cells, computational exploration has been accomplished through numerical simulation. The SCAPS program was utilized to simulate enactment of CIGS. The electrical, optical properties of CIGS such as band diagram, current density, recombination current, IPCE and current – voltage efficiency was analyzed. The electrical, physical properties, thicknesses of individual layers comprising CIGS, CdS and ZnO were optimized along with their operating temperature. The CIGS solar cell efficiency analysis was executed and analyzed in the AM1.5 spectrum. The depth of CIGS, CdS and ZnO layers in CIGS solar cell determines the efficiency. The simulated optimization of CIGS properties is encouraging for enhancing the CIGS solar cell proficiency.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)878-883
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Ceramic Processing Research
Volume23
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2022

UN SDGs

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

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

  • CIGS solar cells
  • CdS and ZnO layers
  • IPCE
  • SCAPS

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