This invention presents a highly efficient large-area Near-Infrared (NIR) transparent solar cell based on hybrid organic-inorganic lead halide perovskites. This device includes various layers to enhance performance and durability, utilizing novel fabrication techniques that allow for room-temperature deposition of Transparent Conducting Oxides (TCOs). It also features optimized silver bus and fingers to address charge carrier collection issues, enabling rapid and high-quality production of solar cells.
Type of IP
This technology promises to make solar energy more efficient and affordable, contributing to sustainable energy solutions and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
- Efficient Large-Area Solar Cell: Improved charge collection and minimized reflection loss
- Room-Temperature Deposition: Preserves the integrity of sensitive layers
- High-Quality and Rapid TCO Deposition: Ensures efficient manufacturing processes
- Dual Functionality of TCO Layer: Enhances device stability and durability Deposition power tunable between 20W and 70W
- High deposition rates up to 2 Å/s
- Versatile Material Compatibility: Suitable for various solar cell materials including inorganic halide perovskites, organic solar cells, and colloidal quantum dot solar cells
- Dual anti-reflection coating minimizes reflection loss for improved light absorption
- A protective interlayer safeguards sensitive layers during transparent conductive oxide (TCO) deposition
- Modified RF (radio frequency) magnetic sputtering system enables TCO deposition at room temperature, preserving the integrity of underlying materials like organic charge transport layers and perovskites.
- Optimized silver bus and fingers to improve charge carrier collection
- Deposition power tunable between 20W and 70W
- High deposition rates up to 2 Å/s
- Multifunctional TCO layer acts as both a conductive electrode and a moisture barrier, enhancing device stability
- Broad applicability of the deposition process to various solar cell materials beyond perovskites, including inorganic halide perovskites, organic solar cells, and colloidal quantum dot solar cells.
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The technology is developed and optimized for large-scale fabrication, ensuring high efficiency and stability of the solar cells.
Renewable energy sector, Photovoltaic research and development
- Photovoltaic Power Generation: Efficient solar energy harvesting for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
- Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV): Integration into windows and facades to generate power while maintaining transparency.
- Wearable Electronics: Powering wearable devices with lightweight and flexible solar cells.
- Agrivoltaics: Utilizing NIR transparent solar cells in agricultural settings to provide shade and generate power without significantly affecting crop growth.