Modeling study for developing CdZnTe(CdSe)/CIGS tandem solar cells

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作者
Xiao, Y. G. [1 ]
Li, Z. Q. [1 ]
Lestrade, M. [1 ]
Li, Z. M. Simon [1 ]
机构
[1] Crosslight Software Inc, Burnaby, BC V5C 6P8, Canada
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tandem solar cells; ZnTe/CZT solar cells; CdSe solar cells; CIGS solar cells; thin film solar cells; photovoltaics; optoelectronics; device modeling and CAD software; WORK FUNCTION; PERFORMANCE; SIMULATION; CONTACT;
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10.1117/12.860958
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TE [石油、天然气工业]; TK [能源与动力工程];
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0807 ; 0820 ;
摘要
Based on Crosslight APSYS, single junction ZnTe/CdSe, CdZnTe/CdSe and CIGS/CdS solar cells as well as CdZnTe(CdSe)/CIGS tandem cells are modeled. Basic physical quantities like band diagrams, optical absorption and generation are obtained. Quantum efficiency and I-V curves are presented. The results are discussed with respect to the interface recombination velocity and the related material defect trap states for ZnTe/CdSe single junction solar cells and the top TCO layer affinity for tandem cells. The projected efficiency obtained is 28% for one of the modeled two-terminal tandem cells. The modeling results give possible clues for developing CdZnTe(CdSe)/CIGS tandem solar cells with increased efficiency.
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