The performance of thin film solar cells employing photovoltaic Cu 2—x Te-CdTe heterojunctions
- 1 January 1966
- journal article
- Published by EDP Sciences in Revue de Physique Appliquée
- Vol. 1 (3) , 195-200
- https://doi.org/10.1051/rphysap:0196600103019500
Abstract
This paper is a short status report on the continuing development of Cu 2—xTe-CdTe thin film solar cells for eventual aerospace application. The fabrication and operating characteristics are described, as well as on-earth maintenance, stability to thermal cycling, and resistance to radiation. Experiments with single crystal junctions are used to obtain a basic understanding of the Cu2—xTe-CdTe junctions, and to guide future thin film work. The most pressing current need is to determine how to extend cell life, particularly at elevated temperaturesKeywords
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