Multi layer precursor method for Cu(In,Ga)Se2 solar cells fabricated on flexible substrates

Japanese Journal of Applied Physics

Volumn 53, Issue 5 SPEC. ISSUE 1, 2014, Pages

  Chantana, Jakapan ^a   Watanabe, Taichi ^b   Teraji, Seiki ^a   Kawamura, Kazunori ^b   Minemoto, Takashi ^a  

^a RITSUMEIKAN UNIVERSITY   (Japan)

^b NITTO DENKO CORPORATION   (Japan)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

COPPER; GALLIUM; GALLIUM ALLOYS; GRADING; GROWTH TEMPERATURE; SOLAR CELLS;

CELL EFFICIENCY; CELL PERFORMANCE; CO-EVAPORATIONS; FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATE; MANUFACTURING COST; MATERIAL SOURCES; PRECURSOR METHOD; THIN-FILM SOLAR CELLS;

SUBSTRATES;

EID: 84903307666     PISSN: 00214922     EISSN: 13474065     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.7567/JJAP.53.05FW03     Document Type: Conference Paper

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