Cu(In,Ga)Se/sub 2/ based submodule process robustness
- 1 January 1996
- conference paper
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- p. 813-816
- https://doi.org/10.1109/pvsc.1996.564252
Abstract
Submodule efforts have resulted in improved module design concepts as is demonstrated by: (1) a world record 13% conversion efficiency for a 40.4 cm/sup 2/ laminated 20 segment submodule, and (2) the ability to produce submodules of high FF (>70%) without other substantial losses relative to reference devices. The quality of our deposition systems for larger areas is tested and calibrated by the use of 3/spl times/3 matrices of 3"/spl times/3" substrates covering an area of over 500 cm/sup 2/. A high quality, high throughput (down to 10 min. deposition times) CIGS absorber process is established and exhibits a high degree of controllability as well as tolerance to compositional fluctuations. Results of laser interconnect patterning are also shown.Keywords
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