Short Summary
Research on
Manufacturing Quadruple-Junction Solar Cells
Robert Hicks
00-14
EISG Project Title: Research on Manufacturing Quadruple-Junction Solar Cells
EISG Grant Number: 00-14
PIER Area: Renewable Energy Technologies
Principal Investigator: Robert Hicks
Contact Information: (310) 825-8891 rhicks@ucla.edu
Organization: UC Los Angeles.
Grant Amount: $74,268
Grant Term: 18 months
Project Description:
The purpose of this project is to research the feasibility of increasing the conversion efficiency of quadruple-junction solar cells by optimizing the chemical vapor deposition process. Sample cells will be produced and tested as part of this project if sufficient funds are available.
Proposed Outcomes:
· Methodology for vapor deposition process that yields precise smooth layers with sharp interfaces between layers
· Feasibility analysis based on performance of fabricated test samples
Anticipated Benefits:
· Solar power production at a cost of $.03-$.04 kWh
· Achieve solar cell conversion efficiency over 40%