Increased efficiencies on CdTe solar cells via luminescence down-shifting with excitation energy transfer between dyes

The external quantum efficiencies of CdTe solar cells fabricated by the atmospheric pressure metal organic chemical vapour deposition (AP–MOCVD) method have been measured with one and two dye doped luminescence down-shifting (LDS) layers on top. Excitation energy transfer between the dyes is used to...

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Published in:Solar energy materials and solar cells 2012-03, Vol.98, p.486-490
Main Authors: Danos, L., Parel, T., Markvart, T., Barrioz, V., Brooks, W.S.M., Irvine, S.J.C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Cadmium tellurides
Cdte solar cells
Direct energy conversion and energy accumulation
Dyes
Electrical engineering. Electrical power engineering
Electrical power engineering
Energy
Energy transfer
Exact sciences and technology
Excitation
Excitation energy transfer
Luminescence
Luminescence down-shifting
Natural energy
Photoelectric conversion
Photovoltaic cells
Photovoltaic conversion
Quantum efficiency
Solar cells
Solar cells. Photoelectrochemical cells
Solar energy
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Summary:The external quantum efficiencies of CdTe solar cells fabricated by the atmospheric pressure metal organic chemical vapour deposition (AP–MOCVD) method have been measured with one and two dye doped luminescence down-shifting (LDS) layers on top. Excitation energy transfer between the dyes is used to extend the absorption ability of the LDS layer to λ=350nm and increase the external quantum efficiency (EQE) of the cells for wavelengths λ
ISSN:0927-0248
1879-3398
DOI:10.1016/j.solmat.2011.11.009