Thin Solid Films, Vol.361-362, 454-457, 2000
Some results from CuGaSe2 solar cells prepared by rapid thermal processing
We report measurements on CuGaSe2 solar cells and absorbers prepared by rapid thermal processing of stacked elemental layers deposited by evaporation, in situ conductivity measurements are presented as a method of absorber characterization. I-V-curves, spectral response and EBIC measurements are performed, A selenium deficiency in the absorber is one of the first obstacles that this formation process needs to overcome. A second selenisation step is of some help but better process parameters need to be found. The main limitations of the cells are the small open circuit voltage (<600 mV) and fill factor (<0.55). Spectral Response measurements reveal a poor performance in the long wavelength region.