Hi-BITS Research Presented at NEXTGEN 2024: Exploring the Role of Mo:Na Layer Thickness in CIGS Solar Cells
Palma de Mallorca, Spain – 11 September 2024
Gina Soracá Pérez, researcher at the Catalonia Institute for Energy Research (IREC), showcased pivotal findings from the Hi-BITS project at the Next Generation High Efficiency Photovoltaics International School and Workshop (NEXTGEN 2024), held from 9 to 12 September 2024 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
Her poster, titled “Influence of Mo:Na Layer Thickness on CIGS-Based Devices”, presented the impact of sodium-doped molybdenum (Mo:Na) back contact layers on the performance of Cu(In,Ga)Se₂ (CIGS) thin-film solar cells.
The study, co-authored by R. Fonoll-Rubio, E. Niemi, I. Qadir, A. Pérez-Rodríguez, V. Izquierdo-Roca, and M. Guc, examined how variations in Mo:Na layer thickness affect key device parameters, offering insights into optimising back contact engineering for enhanced solar cell efficiency.
This research aligns with Hi-BITS's mission to advance high-efficiency bifacial and semi-transparent thin-film chalcogenide solar cells, contributing to the development of sustainable and efficient photovoltaic technologies.
Participation in NEXTGEN 2024 provided an excellent platform for disseminating these findings, fostering collaboration, and engaging with the next generation of photovoltaic researchers.
