Why are kesterite solar cells not 20% efficient?
S Siebentritt - Thin solid films, 2013 - Elsevier
Although kesterite solar cells show the same range of band gaps as the related
chalcopyrites, their efficiencies have so far reached only 10%, compared with 20% for the …
chalcopyrites, their efficiencies have so far reached only 10%, compared with 20% for the …
Strategic review of interface carrier recombination in earth abundant Cu–Zn–Sn–S–Se solar cells: current challenges and future prospects
Earth abundant Cu–Zn–Sn–S–Se (CZTSSe) is considered as a promising material for large
area and cost effective solar energy harvesting. The current efficiency of CZTSSe champion …
area and cost effective solar energy harvesting. The current efficiency of CZTSSe champion …
Unveiling microscopic carrier loss mechanisms in 12% efficient Cu2ZnSnSe4 solar cells
Understanding carrier loss mechanisms at microscopic regions is imperative for the
development of high-performance polycrystalline inorganic thin-film solar cells. Despite the …
development of high-performance polycrystalline inorganic thin-film solar cells. Despite the …
Classification of Lattice Defects in the Kesterite Cu2ZnSnS4 and Cu2ZnSnSe4 Earth‐Abundant Solar Cell Absorbers
The kesterite‐structured semiconductors Cu2ZnSnS4 and Cu2ZnSnSe4 are drawing
considerable attention recently as the active layers in earth‐abundant low‐cost thin‐film …
considerable attention recently as the active layers in earth‐abundant low‐cost thin‐film …
A band-gap-graded CZTSSe solar cell with 12.3% efficiency
Although Cu2ZnSn (S, Se) 4 (CZTSSe) has attracted attention as an alternative to
CuInGaSe2 (CIGS) as an absorber material in solar cells, its low efficiency is a serious …
CuInGaSe2 (CIGS) as an absorber material in solar cells, its low efficiency is a serious …
Effects of Back Contact Instability on Cu2ZnSnS4 Devices and Processes
Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) is a promising material for thin film solar cells based on sustainable
resources. This paper explores some consequences of the chemical instability between …
resources. This paper explores some consequences of the chemical instability between …
Tailoring the defects and carrier density for beyond 10% efficient CZTSe thin film solar cells
The defects states and carrier density of CZTSe absorber layers are two of the crucial factors
that decide the photovoltaic performance of CZTSe thin film solar cells. Fine tailoring the …
that decide the photovoltaic performance of CZTSe thin film solar cells. Fine tailoring the …
Review article on the lattice defect and interface loss mechanisms in kesterite materials and their impact on solar cell performance
Abstract Kesterite Cu 2 ZnSnS 4 (CZTS), Cu 2 ZnSnSe 4 (CZTSe), and its alloys Cu 2 ZnSn
(S x, Se 1− x) 4 (CZTSSe, 0< x< 1), are cost-effective thin-film photovoltaic materials to meet …
(S x, Se 1− x) 4 (CZTSSe, 0< x< 1), are cost-effective thin-film photovoltaic materials to meet …
Nanoscale Microstructure and Chemistry of Cu2ZnSnS4/CdS Interface in Kesterite Cu2ZnSnS4 Solar Cells
Sulfurization with various atmosphere and postheat treatments has been reported for earth
abundant kesterite Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) preparation as cost‐effective material for next …
abundant kesterite Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) preparation as cost‐effective material for next …
Impact of minor phases on the performances of CZTSSe thin-film solar cells
G Altamura, J Vidal - Chemistry of Materials, 2016 - ACS Publications
Cu2ZnSn (S1–x Se x) 4 (CZTSSe) alloys are promising candidates for low-cost and high-
efficiency thin-film solar cells. Compared to CdTe and Cu (In x Ga1–x) Se2, CZTSSe uses …
efficiency thin-film solar cells. Compared to CdTe and Cu (In x Ga1–x) Se2, CZTSSe uses …