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Optimization Of Top Contact For Cu(In,Ga)Se2 Solar Cells, Grace Cherukara Rajan Jul 2018

Optimization Of Top Contact For Cu(In,Ga)Se2 Solar Cells, Grace Cherukara Rajan

Electrical & Computer Engineering Theses & Dissertations

As world energy demands continue to increase, the need to generate electricity from a broader variety of sources, including renewables, is more critical than ever. With costs still 30% higher than those of natural gas, solar energy is a viable contender, but more progress is needed to level the playing field with other forms of energy generation. The overall energy security can be enhanced by diversifying the energy supply. Among them, Cu(In,Ga)Se2 (CIGS) has gained significant momentum as a possible high efficiency and low cost thin film solar cell material. The capacity to scale up any photovoltaic technology is …