Silicon Thin Film Solar Cells: Advanced PV Technology
Master the principles and applications of silicon thin film solar cells for advanced photovoltaic systems.
Master the principles and applications of silicon thin film solar cells for advanced photovoltaic systems.
Explore the cutting-edge world of silicon thin film solar cells in this advanced course. Delve into the unique properties of disordered and nanocrystalline semiconductors, focusing on hydrogenated amorphous silicon. Learn about plasma deposition techniques, growth mechanisms, and the optical and electrical characteristics of thin film materials. Understand the design and operation of single-junction and multi-junction thin film solar cells, including the promising heterojunction technology. This course provides a comprehensive overview of thin film photovoltaics, from fundamental materials science to practical device applications and manufacturing considerations.
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What you'll learn
Analyze the band structure and electronic properties of disordered semiconductors
Explain the deposition and growth mechanisms of amorphous and nanocrystalline silicon thin films
Compare the performance characteristics of crystalline and thin film silicon solar cells
Design and evaluate multi-junction thin film solar cell structures
Understand the principles and advantages of silicon heterojunction solar cells
Assess the technological challenges and opportunities in thin film photovoltaic manufacturing
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There are 3 modules in this course
This advanced course provides a comprehensive overview of silicon thin film solar cell technology. Students will explore the unique properties of disordered and nanocrystalline semiconductors, with a focus on hydrogenated amorphous silicon (a-Si:H) and nanocrystalline silicon (nc-Si). The curriculum covers plasma deposition techniques, growth mechanisms, and the optical and electrical characteristics of these materials. Learners will study the design and operation of single-junction and multi-junction thin film solar cells, including the promising heterojunction technology that combines crystalline and amorphous silicon. The course also addresses practical aspects such as module fabrication, large-area deposition, and flexible substrates. Through a combination of theoretical lectures and problem-solving exercises, students will gain an in-depth understanding of this important branch of photovoltaic technology.
Solar Cell Operation
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Thin Film Semiconductors
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Silicon Thin Film Solar Cells
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
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CNRS Researcher
Erik Johnson is a CNRS researcher at the LPICM, located at the Ecole Polytechnique. In addition to his passion for teaching the physics and engineering of solar cells, his research interests focus on novel plasma processing for semiconductor devices. He is the current holder of the ANR Industrial Research Chair "PISTOL", in collaboration with Total.
Expert in Solar Energy and Photovoltaics
Bernard Drévillon is a Professor at École Polytechnique, where he specializes in material research for solar cell applications. After earning his PhD in High Energy Physics from the University of Paris-Sud in 1973, he transitioned to focus on thin film photovoltaics, particularly plasma-deposited amorphous silicon. Dr. Drévillon is renowned for developing the "Uvisel" spectroellipsometer, which has become a key instrument in the field, with over 800 units sold globally.He has authored or co-authored more than 300 publications, garnering over 8,000 citations and an H-index of 46. He served as the Editor-in-Chief of the European Physical Journal – Applied Physics for eleven years and was the Director of the Laboratory of Physics of Interfaces and Thin Films (LPICM) at École Polytechnique. Dr. Drévillon has played a pivotal role in the establishment of joint research initiatives, including collaborations with TOTAL on silicon solar cells and the Photovoltaic Institute IPVF.
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