Progress and perspectives of thin film kesterite photovoltaic technology: a critical review
The latest progress and future perspectives of thin film photovoltaic kesterite technology are
reviewed herein. Kesterite is currently the most promising emerging fully inorganic thin film …
reviewed herein. Kesterite is currently the most promising emerging fully inorganic thin film …
Insights into kesterite's back contact interface: A status review
Recently, kesterite-based thin film solar cells (TFSCs) gained significant attention in the
photovoltaic (PV) sector for their elemental earth abundancy and low toxicity. The emerging …
photovoltaic (PV) sector for their elemental earth abundancy and low toxicity. The emerging …
Point defects, compositional fluctuations, and secondary phases in non-stoichiometric kesterites
The efficiency of kesterite-based solar cells is limited by various non-ideal recombination
paths, amongst others by a high density of defect states and by the presence of binary or …
paths, amongst others by a high density of defect states and by the presence of binary or …
Novel symmetrical bifacial flexible CZTSSe thin film solar cells for indoor photovoltaic applications
H Deng, Q Sun, Z Yang, W Li, Q Yan, C Zhang… - Nature …, 2021 - nature.com
Abstract Environment-friendly flexible Cu2ZnSn (S, Se) 4 (CZTSSe) solar cells show great
potentials for indoor photovoltaic market. Indoor lighting is weak and multi-directional, thus …
potentials for indoor photovoltaic market. Indoor lighting is weak and multi-directional, thus …
Bifacial and Semitransparent Sb2(S,Se)3 Solar Cells for Single‐Junction and Tandem Photovoltaic Applications
Thin‐film solar cells are expected to play a significant role in the space industry, building
integrated photovoltaic (BIPV), indoor applications, and tandem solar cells, where bifaciality …
integrated photovoltaic (BIPV), indoor applications, and tandem solar cells, where bifaciality …
11.4% efficiency kesterite solar cells on transparent electrode
Y Zhou, C **ang, Q Dai, S **ang, R Li… - Advanced Energy …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Thin film solar cells on semitransparent substrates are attracting much attention due to new
application scenarios including building‐integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). Environmentally …
application scenarios including building‐integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). Environmentally …
Back and front contacts in kesterite solar cells: state-of-the-art and open questions
We review the present state-of-the-art within back and front contacts in kesterite thin film
solar cells, as well as the current challenges. At the back contact, molybdenum (Mo) is …
solar cells, as well as the current challenges. At the back contact, molybdenum (Mo) is …
Numerical study of CZTS/CZTSSe tandem thin film solar cell using SCAPS-1D
M Abderrezek, ME Djeghlal - Optik, 2021 - Elsevier
In this paper, a new CZTS/CZTSSe tandem solar cell design has been proposed to reach
ultrahigh efficiency values at low fabrication cost. The proposed tandem design consists of a …
ultrahigh efficiency values at low fabrication cost. The proposed tandem design consists of a …
Persistent double-layer formation in kesterite solar cells: a critical review
In kesterite Cu2ZnSn (S, Se) 4 (CZTSSe) solar cell research, an asymmetric crystallization
profile is often obtained after annealing, resulting in a bilayered–or double-layered–CZTSSe …
profile is often obtained after annealing, resulting in a bilayered–or double-layered–CZTSSe …
Optoelectronic and material properties of solution-processed Earth-abundant Cu2BaSn (S, Se) 4 films for solar cell applications
Abstract Copper barium thioselenostannate, Cu 2 BaSnS 4− x Se x (CBTSSe), absorbers
employ low-toxicity and abundant metals while offering low-cost manufacturing options …
employ low-toxicity and abundant metals while offering low-cost manufacturing options …