Abstract: New photovoltaic device configurations utilize combinations of n-copper indium selenide (n-CIS) absorber and p-type semiconducting organic/polymeric or inorganic materials to maximize the efficiency of solar energy conversion into electric power. Fabrication methods to produce various device configurations, based on n-CIS thin films, nanoparticles, organic or polymeric materials deposited on flexible or rigid substrates are described, that simplify process steps and hence the costs for high volume solar cell manufacturing.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 26, 2006
Date of Patent:
June 3, 2014
Assignee:
InterPhases Solar
Inventors:
Shalini Menezes, Yan Li, Sharmila Jacqueline Menezes