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How efficient is a thin-film cuinse2/cds solar cell?

In 1981, Mickelsen and Chen demonstrated a 9.4% efficient thin-film CuInSe2/CdS solar cell. The efficiency improvement was due to the difference in the method of evaporating the two selenide layers. The films were deposited with fixed In and Se deposition rates, and the Cu rate was adjusted to achieve the desired composition and resistivity.

What are the different types of thin film solar cells?

α-Si, CdTe and CIGS are the three most widely commercialized thin film solar cells. Common among the three materials is their direct band gap (Table 1), which enables the use of very thin material .

What is a light Saver portable solar charger?

LightSaver Portable Solar Chargers' high-performance electronics, dependability, and compact designs put them in a class all by themselves. The LightSaver and the LightSaver Max feature integrated batteries and state-of-the-art roll-out thin-film solar panels to keep your devices powered on the go.

Are thin film solar panels reliable?

The reliability of thin film is questionable in comparison with the emergence and production of competitive and low-cost crystalline silicon solar panels.

Who created the first thin film CIGS solar cell?

Kazmerski et al. , in 1976, created the first thin film CIGS solar cell having a conversion efficiency of 4.5%. The structure of the CIGS is given in Fig. 7, with soda lime glass as the substrate. On top of the glass is the molybdenum, which contacts the p-type Cu (InGa)Se 2.

How are Gese thin-film solar cells deposited?

In summary, GeSe films were deposited through a two-step method, including a dual-zone VTD under low pressure and a post-annealing treatment in nitrogen atmosphere. More importantly, we have improved the photoelectric conversion efficiency of GeSe thin-film solar cells through the design of dual-interface charge-transfer materials.