[PDF] Thin Film Compound Semiconductor Photovoltaics 2009 eBook

Author : Akira Yamada
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,89 MB
Release : 2010-02-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781605111384

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Due to increased urgency for alternative energy sources, and because of significant advances in the understanding of materials and devices, thin-film photovoltaics are currently a topic of great importance and are leading candidates for providing affordable energy. This book offers the latest research, scale-up and commercialization advances in the field, focusing on a variety of different and novel materials classes for absorbers and contacts. There is a strong emphasis on future developments of thin-film solar cells, as well as materials issues in scaling up to gigawatt production levels. For the first time, thin-film compound semiconductor photovoltiacs are entering large-scale manufacture and this book reflects the enthusiasm of the materials research community to take on the challenges that this technology will likely see. Topics include: characterization of absorber materials; materials deposition and process monitoring; device modeling and characterization; new materials and devices; grain boundaries and TCOs; commercialization issues; and advanced devices and materials characterization.

Author : Timothy Gessert
Publisher :
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 22,36 MB
Release : 2007-11-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN :

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Thin-film compound semiconductor photovoltaic solar cells have demonstrated efficiencies of nearly 20% and are leading candidates to provide lower-cost energy due to potential advantages in manufacturing and materials costs. To fulfill the promise, a number of technical issues are being addressed, including a lack of fundamental understanding of these unique materials, devices and processes for large-area deposition. This book focuses on advances in the materials science, chemistry, processing and device issues of thin-film compound semiconductor materials that are used, or have potential use, in photovoltaic solar cells and related applications. Topics include: growth and performance of compound thin-film solar cells; novel materials and processes; defects and impurities; industrial perspectives; contacts and interfaces; grain boundaries and inhomogeneities; and structural, optical and electronic characterization.

Author : Materials Research Society. Meeting
Publisher :
Page : 580 pages
File Size : 35,56 MB
Release : 2005-11-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN :

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Author : Robert Birkmire
Publisher :
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 22,5 MB
Release : 2001-10-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN :

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This book focuses on materials issues related to Cu(In,Ga)(Se,S)2 and CdTe-based polycrystalline thin-film photovoltaic solar cells and related oxides and chalcogenides. Phase equilibrium and thermochemical kinetic aspects of the absorber layer formation of CdTe and Cu(In,Ga)(Se,S)2 are emphasized and several papers on micro-analytical analysis report on detailed structural properties of thin films. The use of flexible plastic or metal foil substrates as an alternative to glass is addressed in terms of solar-cell performance and limitations imposed by the nature of the substrates. Properties of defects and interfaces in CdTe and CIGSS are highlighted using electrical, optical, and micro-analytical tools. While film properties are correlated to device physics, controversy still exists on the detailed operation of both CdTe and CIGSS devices. Topics include: materials and synthesis; thin films on alternate substrates; defects; growth and junction formation; surfaces and interfaces and film and device characterization.

Author : William Shafarman
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 15,1 MB
Release : 2014-06-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781107408968

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This book examines the advances in materials science, chemistry, processing and device issues of thin-film compound semiconductor materials that are used, or have potential use, in photovoltaic solar cells and related applications. In particular, the book focuses on transparent conducting oxides, on chalcogenide semiconductors such as Cu(InGa)(SeS)2, CdTe and CdS, and on photovoltaic devices using these materials. The application of recent advances in materials characterization to compound semiconductor thin films is a theme throughout. Particular highlights include results obtained with photoelectron spectroscopy, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, atomic probe techniques, and spectroscopic ellipsometry. These provide new insights into surface, grain boundary and bulk properties. Results on new materials including different alloys of CuInSe2 and CdTe are also featured. Topics include: optical characterization; electronic structure; defects and impurities; structural characterization; interfaces; TCOs and window layers; back contacts; grain boundaries and inhomogeneities; performance of solar cells; electrical characterization; solar-cell technology; and wide-gap chalcopyrites.

Author : Arvind Victor Shah
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 45,81 MB
Release : 2010-08-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 1439808104

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Photovoltaic technology has now developed to the extent that it is close to fulfilling the vision of a "solar-energy world," as devices based on this technology are becoming efficient, low-cost and durable. This book provides a comprehensive treatment of thin-film silicon, a prevalent PV material, in terms of its semiconductor nature, startin

Author : IEEE Staff
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 28,62 MB
Release : 2016-06-05
Category :
ISBN : 9781509027255

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scientific and engineering technical conference covering all aspects of photovoltaics materials, devices, systems and reliability

Author : Roberto Murri
Publisher : Bentham Science Publishers
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 49,40 MB
Release : 2013-03-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 160805456X

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Silicon Based Thin Film Solar Cells explains concepts related to technologies for silicon (Si) based photovoltaic applications. Topics in this book focus on ‘new concept’ solar cells. These kinds of cells can make photovoltaic power production an economically viable option in comparison to the bulk crystalline semiconductor technology industry. A transition from bulk crystalline Si solar cells toward thin-film technologies reduces usage of active material and introduces new concepts based on nanotechnologies. Despite its importance, the scientific development and understanding of new solar cells is not very advanced, and educational resources for specialized engineers and scientists are required. This textbook presents the fundamental scientific aspects of Si thin films growth technology, together with a clear understanding of the properties of the material and how this is employed in new generation photovoltaic solar cells. The textbook is a valuable resource for graduate students working on their theses, young researchers and all people approaching problems and fundamental aspects of advanced photovoltaic conversion.

Author : Enrico Da Como
Publisher : Royal Society of Chemistry
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 12,57 MB
Release : 2016-08-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1782624066

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Covering both organic materials, where recent advances in the understanding of device physics is driving progress, and the newly emerging field of mixed halide perovskites, which are challenging the efficiencies of conventional thin film PV cells, this book provides a balanced overview of the experimental and theoretical aspects of these two classes of solar cell. The book explores both the experimental and theoretical aspects of these solar cell classes. Emphasis is placed on understanding the fundamental physics of the devices. The book also discusses modelling over many length scales, from nano to macro. The first book to cover perovskites, this is an important reference for industrialists and researchers working in energy technologies and materials.