Cadmium Telluride/Cadmium Sulfide Thin Films Solar Cells: A Review
R. S. Kapadnis, S. B. Bansode, A. T. Supekar, P. K. Bhujbal, S. S. Kale, S. R. Jadkar and H. M. Pathan
R. S. Kapadnis*,Email
S. B. Bansode
A. T. Supekar
P. K. Bhujbal
S. S. Kale
S. R. Jadkar
H. M. Pathan
Advanced Physics Laboratory, Department of Physics, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, 411007, India
Abstract
The efficiency and steadiness of solar cells are dependent on the experimental conditions during the fabrication of the device. In the present review, development in the last few decades in CdTe/CdS solar cells on different conducting substrates, their characterizations, and their effect on their performances has been illustrated. The variations in the efficiency were observed for the CdTe/CdS solar cells because of not only different deposition methods but also the difference in deposition conditions. In addition to this contact, material plays a significant role in the performance of such a solar cell. CdTe/CdS solar cells with cheaper, greater efficiency can be possible soon.
Publication details
Received: 16 Mar 2020
Revised: 18 Sep 2020
Accepted: 21 Sep 2020
Published online: 30 Sep 2020
Article type:
Review Paper
DOI:
10.30919/esee8c706
Volume:
10
Page:
3-12
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ES Energy & Environment, 2020, 10, 3-12
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This review summarized that different techniques used for the deposition of CdTe/ CdS thin films and....
This review summarized that different techniques used for the deposition of CdTe/ CdS thin films and various parameters affecting on performance of solar cell.
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