Investigation of thin-film CdTe/Ge tandem solar cells

Won Jae Lee

doi:10.4225/23/59532a8446525

Investigation of thin-film CdTe/Ge tandem solar cells

Won Jae Lee

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Thin-film based solar cells are one of the leading contenders to solve the world's energy and environmental problems, by providing efficient, cost-effective, and pollution-free energy. The efficiency of thin-film solar cells can be improved with a tandem structure. This thesis has proposed and laid the groundwork for further development of a novel thin-film tandem solar cell structure, consisting of the combination of a thin-film CdTe solar cell, a tunnel junction, and a thin-film Ge solar cell. Based on the performance of single-cell devices, the efficiency of the tandem cell is predicted to be approximately 25%.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors	Umana Membreno, Gilberto A., Supervisor Dell, John, Supervisor Faraone, Lorenzo, Supervisor
Award date	19 Jun 2017
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4225/23/59532a8446525
Publication status	Unpublished - 2017

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