High-performance tandem heterojunction solar cells for specific applications - SOLHET

Project summary

The SOLHET project aims at increasing the conversion efficiency of Si solar cells beyond their traditional limitations by developing high-performance Si-based tandem heterojunction solar cells (STHSC) using low-cost, abundant, and non-toxic oxide materials. STHSCs can have a huge impact on the PV field with economic and environmental benefits. The SOLHET project objectives include: A) Research on materials for STHSC focused on low cost thin film metal oxides that have tunable properties targeting i) efficient absorber layers and ii) highly conductive and chemically stable transparent layers. B) Develop modelling and simulation tools for design optimization of STHSC. C) Fabrication of STHSC with conversion efficiency above 30%. D) Demonstration and promotion of high-performance PV module (PVM) made from STHSC. E) Patenting the innovative results of PVMs at European / national level. F) Innovation excellence of the academic and research institutions from Norway and Romania.