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Simulation and Optimization of Cds/ZnSnN₂ Structure for Solar Cell Applications with SCAPS-1D Software

Authors : A. Laidouci, A. Aissat, J. P. Vilcot

Published in: Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Electronic Engineering and Renewable Energy Systems

Publisher: Springer Singapore

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In this paper, we are interested in simulating and modeling of Cds/ZnSnN₂ structure for a solar cell using SCAPS-1D. The ZnSnN₂ is considered as one of the promising absorber materials for photovoltaic application due to the high optical efficiency and the low cost. In the present work, we have investigated the effects of the thickness of the buffer and the absorber layers, the temperature on electrical parameters (Voc) the open-circuit voltage and (Jsc) the short-circuit current density, (FF) fill factor and (η) efficiency of the solar cell. The results show a remarkable improved of the efficiency a η = 26.49% under the AM1.5G spectrum, one sun and deformation of 0.51% between the Cds and the ZnSnN2. The achieved results show that the ZnSnN₂ is a very promising material for thin film photovoltaics and offers a number of interesting advantages compared to (CIGS) and (CZTS) due to its high efficiency, earth-abundant, non-toxic and inexpensive element.

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Title: Simulation and Optimization of Cds/ZnSnN2 Structure for Solar Cell Applications with SCAPS-1D Software
Authors: A. Laidouci
A. Aissat
J. P. Vilcot
Publisher: Springer Singapore
Book: Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Electronic Engineering and Renewable Energy Systems
Print ISBN: 978-981-15-6258-7

Electronic ISBN: 978-981-15-6259-4

Copyright Year: 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6259-4_21

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