Title :
Theoretical advantages of pn+-type Cu2S-ZnO solar cell
Author :
Burgelman, M. ; Pauwels, H.J.
Author_Institution :
Laboratory of Electronics, Ghent, Belgium
Abstract :
New developments in Cu2S thin-film technology allow, in principle, the combination of Cu2S with semiconductors other than CdS or Cd1¿xZnxS for solar cell purposes. We discuss here a pn+-type Cu2S-ZnO structure that offers some basic advantages over existing structures. Our analysis predicts a practically achievable efficiency of 17.8%.
Keywords :
copper compounds; solar cells; zinc compounds; II-VI semiconductor; pn+-type Cu2S-ZnO solar cell;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19810159
