From pv journal Germany

German thin-film photo voltaic module producer Avancis claims to have achieved a brand new world document effectivity for a completely encapsulated CIGS module with an built-in sequence connection measuring 30 cm × 30 cm.

203% effectivity was verified for a panel with an aperture space of ​​527 cm2 on the US Division of Power’s Nationwide Renewable Power Lab (NREL). The earlier document for a CIGS module of this dimension was 19.64%.

“This achievement was made potential by additional optimization of the Ga-rich Cu (In, Ga) (S, Se)2 absorber bandgap profile by adapting the AVANCIS SEL-RTP course of (stacked elemental layer – speedy processing of thermal) mixed with the Na -based post-deposition remedy of the absorber and the Cd-free, sputtered Zn (O, S) buffer,” the corporate stated in a press release.

Avancis says the processes used to attain document effectivity can simply be transferred to industrial manufacturing.

“These giant space thin-film photo voltaic modules open up nearly limitless design freedom within the planning and realization of future photo voltaic facades,” it stated. “The particular shade expertise of Avancis permits dynamic coloring and thus an interaction of sunshine and shade, and the matt, noble floor creates an architectural spotlight.”

Avancis has developed a high-efficiency photo voltaic panel with a CIGS absorber, sodium-based post-treatment, and cadmium-free sputtered zinc oxysulphide buffer. The panel was created at its analysis middle in Munich, Germany.

Avancis has been a part of China’s state-owned CNBM since 2014. Its headquarters are situated in Torgau, Germany, with extra places in Munich and Ochang, South Korea.

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