Research topics
In the Division Photovoltaics our focus is on the material silicon in amorphous and microcrystalline form deposited as a multispectral solar cell. In contrast to other thin-film technologies, silicon has the advantage of being copiously available and harmless to the environment.
Our research activities in the field of photovoltaics focus on the following issues:
We are developing concepts to improve standard tandem-technology. We are also researching innovative multispectral solar cell designs for a new generation of more efficient silicon thin-film solar cells.
The process control department is looking into in-line measuring technology as well as in-situ process control with the aim of significantly reducing the cost of producing thin-film solar cells.
We are using numerical simulations to uncover loss mechanisms and possible optimisations in the structure of solar cells, which we can then implement as part of the process. Using an extensive range of cutting-edge measuring technology, we can extract material and solar cell parameters.
We are focussed on depositing solar cells on flexible substrates such as polymer or metal films with a view to producing solar modules which are more cost-effective and lighter.
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