Absorber layer improvement and performance analysis of CIGS thin-film solar cell

CIGS has shown significant potential for cost-effective and efficient photovoltaic applications, with efficiency often exceeding 20%. However, further improvements in cell performance are needed to reduce production costs. Thus, this study proposes an ultra-thin structure for CIGS solar cells by mod...

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Main Authors: Khamis, Aziah, Mohd Rodzi, Nur Iryani, Naharuddin, Noor Zirwatul Ahlam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: S.C. Virtual Company of Phisics S.R.L 2024
Online Access:http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/27591/2/011882405202494841834.PDF
http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/27591/
https://chalcogen.ro/309_KhamisA.pdf
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Summary:CIGS has shown significant potential for cost-effective and efficient photovoltaic applications, with efficiency often exceeding 20%. However, further improvements in cell performance are needed to reduce production costs. Thus, this study proposes an ultra-thin structure for CIGS solar cells by modifying the absorber layer thickness and composition. SCAPS software was used to evaluate the performance of the proposed design, such as open-circuit voltage (Voc), short-circuit current (Jsc), fill factor (FF%), and conversion efficiency (ŋ%). Results showed that ultra-thin solar cells with the proposed GnP and CGS absorber layers are ideal due to their greater ŋ%, 25.33%.