Enhancing the efficiency of CIGS thin film solar cells by inserting novel back surface field (SnS) layer

被引：0
作者：
Benabbas, S. [1 ]
Heriche, H. [1 ]
Rouabah, Z. [1 ]
Chelali, N. [1 ]
机构：
[1] Univ BordjBordjArreridj, Mat & Elect Syst Lab, El Anasser 34265, Bordj Bou Arrer, Algeria
来源：
2014 NORTH AFRICAN WORKSHOP ON DIELECTRIC MATERIALS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS (NAWDMPV) | 2014年
关键词：
CIGS; Solar cells; BSF; efficiency;
D O I：
暂无
中图分类号：
TM [电工技术]; TN [电子技术、通信技术];
学科分类号：
0808 ; 0809 ;
摘要：
In this work, we propose a novel structure of solar cell based on copper-indium-gallium-diselenide CuIn1-xGaxSe2 (CIGS) absorber layer by using SCAPS-1D (Solar Cell Capacitance Simulator of the University of Gent). This numerical simulation has been used to explore the possibility of higher efficiency and stable CdS/CIGS cell structures with (ZnO) as window layer, and (CdS) a buffer layer, (CIGS) absorber layer and (SnS) BSF layer. The optimal values to give maximum performance of the structure ZnO/CdS/CIGS/SnS, without and with the BSF layer (SnS), were determined. The study shows potential results for improvement of efficiency of solar cell when using the back surface field (BSF). It was observed that the proposed cell provided conversion efficiency of 25.29% (Voc = 0.79 V, Jsc = 36.43 mA/cm(2), FF = 84.83). However the efficiency of cell reference (without BSF) is 17.99% (Voc = 0.62 V, Jsc = 36.03 mA/cm(2), FF = 80.23 %).
引用
收藏
页数：5
相关论文
共 50 条
  • [31] Low work function intermetallic thin film as a back surface field material for hybrid solar cells
    Ge, Kunpeng
    Chen, Jianhui
    Chen, Bingbing
    Shen, Yanjiao
    Guo, Jianxin
    Li, Feng
    Liu, Haixu
    Xu, Ying
    Mai, Yaohua
    SOLAR ENERGY, 2018, 162 : 397 - 402
  • [32] Potential of CdZnTe Thin Film Back Buffer Layer for CdTe Solar Cells
    Alfadhili, Fadhil K.
    Phillips, Adam B.
    Jamarkattel, Manoj K.
    Snyder, Austin J.
    Gibbs, Jacob M.
    Liyanage, Geethika K.
    Heben, Michael J.
    2019 IEEE 46TH PHOTOVOLTAIC SPECIALISTS CONFERENCE (PVSC), 2019, : 140 - 143
  • [33] A novel thermal annealing process to improve Ga diffusion in CIGS thin film solar cells
    Jing Wang
    Leiyi Sun
    Yujie Yuan
    Yupeng Xing
    Jinlian Bi
    Wei Li
    Applied Physics A, 2024, 130
  • [34] A novel thermal annealing process to improve Ga diffusion in CIGS thin film solar cells
    Wang, Jing
    Sun, Leiyi
    Yuan, Yujie
    Xing, Yupeng
    Bi, Jinlian
    Li, Wei
    APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING, 2024, 130 (03):
  • [35] The Role of CdS Buffer Layer in ZnO Nanowire Arrays/SnS Thin Film Solar Cells
    Hu, Zhe
    Yang, Weiguang
    Liu, Sheng
    Tang, Ke
    Wang, Linjun
    Shi, Weimin
    ADVANCED MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES, PTS 1 AND 2, 2011, 335-336 : 1402 - 1405
  • [36] Modelling of high-efficiency substrate CIGS solar cells with ultra-thin absorber layer
    Mohamed, A. S.
    Mohamed, H. A.
    INDIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICS, 2020, 94 (11) : 1725 - 1732
  • [37] Modelling of high-efficiency substrate CIGS solar cells with ultra-thin absorber layer
    A. S. Mohamed
    H. A. Mohamed
    Indian Journal of Physics, 2020, 94 : 1725 - 1732
  • [38] Optimizing CdS Buffer Layer For CIGS Based Thin Film Solar Cell
    Zhang, Weijie
    Demirkan, Korhan
    Zapalac, Geordie
    Spaulding, David
    Titus, Jochen
    Mackie, Neil
    2017 IEEE 44TH PHOTOVOLTAIC SPECIALIST CONFERENCE (PVSC), 2017, : 820 - 822
  • [39] Predictive modeling and optimization of CIGS thin film solar cells: A machine learning approach
    Kumbhar, K. R.
    Redekar, R. S.
    Raule, A. B.
    Shirage, P. M.
    Jang, J. H.
    Tarwal, N. L.
    SOLAR ENERGY, 2025, 294
  • [40] Enhancing efficiency of CIGS solar cell using BSF layer integration technology through numerical simulation
    Alok Kumar
    Sushama M. Giripunje
    Optical and Quantum Electronics, 57 (5)
12345