Abstract:
Disclosed is an ultra-thin HIT solar cell, including: an n- or p-type crystalline silicon substrate; an amorphous silicon emitter layer having a doping type different from that of the silicon substrate; and an intrinsic amorphous silicon passivation layer formed between the crystalline silicon substrate and the amorphous silicon emitter layer, wherein the HIT solar cell further includes a transparent conductive oxide layer made of ZnO on an upper surface thereof, and the surface of the crystalline silicon substrate is not textured but only the surface of the transparent conductive oxide layer is textured, and thereby a very thin crystalline silicon substrate can be used, ultimately achieving an ultra-thin HIT solar cell having a very low total thickness while maintaining light trapping capacity.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a photovoltaic package having a simple structure configured to enable mid-term or short-term use thereof, the photovoltaic package including a photovoltaic cell for producing electrical energy through photoelectric conversion, a front sealing sheet disposed on the front side of the photovoltaic cell, and a back sealing sheet disposed on the back side of the photovoltaic cell, wherein at least one of the front sealing sheet and the back sealing sheet contains therein moisture-absorbent particles, and the front sealing sheet and the back sealing sheet are adhered to each other so that the photovoltaic cell is sealed.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a circulation type space-based solar power system, the system including: one or more solar modules; a conveyor belt on which the solar modules are attached, whereby the solar modules move between a solar power generating position and a recovery position, the solar modules receiving sunlight to generate solar power in the solar power generating position, and not receiving sunlight in the recovery position; a driver moving the conveyor belt; and a protective plate blocking cosmic rays incident to the solar modules located in the recovery position. The system can generate solar power for a long time by moving the solar modules between the solar power generating position and the recovery position. While some of the solar modules generate solar power, the remaining solar modules having damage are recovered.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a method of forming a chalcopyrite light-absorbing layer for a solar cell, including: forming a thin film including a chalcopyrite compound precursor; and radiating light on the thin film, wherein the chalcopyrite compound precursor absorbs light energy and is thus crystallized. When forming the chalcopyrite light-absorbing layer, light, but not heat, is applied, thus preventing problems, including damage to a substrate due to heat and formation of MoSe2 due to heating of the Mo rear electrode. Furthermore, long-wavelength light, which deeply penetrates the thin film, is first radiated, and short-wavelength light, which shallowly penetrates the thin film, is subsequently radiated, thereby sequentially forming the chalcopyrite light-absorbing layer from the bottom of the thin film.
Abstract:
A method of manufacturing a CIGS-based solar cell including a transparent rear electrode, the method comprising forming a rear electrode layer including a transparent oxide material; forming rear electrode patterns including a metal material on the rear electrode layer; forming a CIGS-based light absorption layer on the rear electrode layer on which the rear electrode patterns are formed; forming a buffer layer on the light absorption layer; and forming a front electrode including a transparent material on the buffer layer, wherein the rear electrode patterns are provided with a transmissive portion, through which light is transmitted, formed between patterns of the metal material.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a method of forming a chalcogen compound thin film suitable for use in a light-absorption layer of a solar cell. The method includes manufacturing a precursor liquid including an Sn precursor material and an S precursor material, applying the precursor liquid to form a precursor film, and heat-treating the precursor film. The Sn precursor material and the S precursor material are liquid materials. The present invention provides a method of forming a chalcogen compound thin film using a liquid precursor material without a sulfurization process, thereby forming a high-quality SnS thin film at low cost using a process which is suitable for mass production. Further, the light-absorption layer is formed using a process which is suitable for mass production, thus enabling the manufacture of a solar cell including the chalcogen compound thin film at low cost.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a crucible that exhibits stable evaporation efficiency and durability with respect to Al, is used in an evaporation source of an electron-beam evaporator, and includes a storage unit, which includes a wall and a bottom and in which a deposition material is placed, and a wetting prevention unit that includes another wall, which is taller than the wall of the storage unit, and another bottom, and is combined with an exterior of the storage unit. The wetting prevention unit is provided so that only the wall of the storage unit is wet with Al, and accordingly, the lifespan of the crucible is lengthened. Further, contact with the ceramic material in order to prevent wetting is minimized, thereby preventing a reduction in the physical properties of the thin film due to the impurities mixed with the deposited Al.
Abstract:
Disclosed are a method of manufacturing a CI(G)S-based thin film including aging of a slurry composed of binary nanoparticles, and a CI(G)S-based thin film manufactured thereby. The method of manufacturing the CI(G)S-based thin film includes: preparing CI(G)S-based binary nanoparticles; mixing the binary nanoparticles, a solution precursor including a CI(G)S-based element, a solvent and a chelating agent, thus preparing a hybrid slurry; aging the hybrid slurry for 5 to 10 days; subjecting the aged hybrid slurry to coating, thus forming a CI(G)S-based thin film; and subjecting the CI(G)S-based thin film to heat treatment. Thereby, high reproducibility can be ensured upon manufacturing a CI(G)S-based thin film for solar cells, and thus reliability of the produced thin film can be increased.
Abstract:
A jig for a sample for a solar photovoltaic device is disclosed. The jig includes a cradle unit supporting the sample and a contact unit including at least one probe pin coming into contact with a busbar of the sample located in the cradle unit. The contact unit includes a coupling plate coupled with the cradle unit and at least one contact bar including a PCB and connected to the coupling plate, the contact bar having at least one probe pin aligned with the busbar of the sample with interposition of a probe pin connecting block. the jig includes a rotation support unit coupled with the cradle unit by a rotation shaft to allow the cradle unit to be rotated at an angle of 180° or greater so that upper and lower surfaces of the sample supported by the cradle unit are reversed.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a solar cell having an electrochromic portion inserted thereinto and a method of fabricating the same. The solar cell includes a light-transmitting portion formed on a substrate and an electrochromic portion formed at the light-transmitting portion and having an electrochromic property, so that beauty may be improved through the color implementation, light transmittance may also be adjusted according to an external environment, and thus it is possible to flexibly cope with a change in external environment.