Comparative study of conventional vs. one-step-interconnected (OSI) monolithic CdTe modules

Kartopu, Giray, Crozier, M., Brunton, A., Barrioz, Vincent, Hodgson, Simon David, Jones, Shannon and Irvine, Stuart J. C. (2015) Comparative study of conventional vs. one-step-interconnected (OSI) monolithic CdTe modules. Materials Research Innovations, 19 (7). pp. 488-493. ISSN 1432-8917

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Abstract

We report on the fabrication of 5 × 7.5 cm2 CdTe photovoltaic module devices using two alternative routes. One which uses the conventional approach where laser scribing and active layer deposition steps are inter-mixed, and the other via the one-step-interconnection (OSI) process. OSI combines three laser processes with two inkjet processes, depositing insulating and conductive materials. This allows the series interconnection to occur after the deposition of all active layers reducing fabrication time, capital equipment cost and interconnect dead zone. Its suitability for the manufacture of CdTe mini-modules has previously been demonstrated but no direct comparison was made against the conventional process. The structural properties and performance of conventional vs. OSI processed CdTe modules are presented and show comparable performance using both approaches with the OSI showing considerable process simplification.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	CdTe thin film PV, Mini-module, Laser scribing, Inkjet printing
Subjects:	H600 Electronic and Electrical Engineering J500 Materials Technology not otherwise specified
Department:	Faculties > Engineering and Environment > Mathematics, Physics and Electrical Engineering
Depositing User:	Paul Burns
Date Deposited:	09 Jul 2018 16:49
Last Modified:	11 Oct 2019 20:00
URI:	http://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/34890

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