a. Project Title: New types of flexible solar cells based on CIS compounds obtained through electro-deposition

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1 Web page for ELECTROCISCELL project 1. Public Section a. Project Title: New types of flexible solar cells based on CIS compounds obtained through electro-deposition b. Acronym: ELECTROCISCELL c. Project Abstract: Present research in the field of electricity photovoltaic conversion is also aimed towards finding new materials to replace silicon currently used at solar cells fabrication. From this group of materials, semi conducting compounds CIS copper-indium-selenium have been considered important candidates for the obtaining of new types of solar cells i.e. solar cells made out of thin layers deposited on a flexible support. The main goal of the project is the fabrication and structural- photovoltaic characterization of the flexible CIS solar cells, with a reduced number of layers. This kind of cells has a wafer type structure, composed of successive layers of thin films (2 3 μm): the base metallic layer, the absorbent material layer and the transparent conductive oxide layer, deposited on a flexible layer using specific techniques. d. The general objectives and results estimated to be accomplished: I. Scientific objectives The elaboration of a conceptual model regarding the solar cells with a CIS absorbent material. Studies regarding the obtaining methods of thin films through plasma deposition. Studies regarding the obtaining methods of thin films through electrochemical deposition. Studies regarding the physical and structural properties of the deposited layers (the cell). The establishing of investigation and characterization methods of CIS solar cells. The involvement in national and international research networks in the fields of solar cells and thin film manufacturing II. Technical and technological objectives Laboratory installation construction for the electro-deposition of CIS as an absorbent material. The achievement of an integrated technology for the obtaining of CIS solar cells. CIS solar cells obtaining and complete characterization. Pilot installation prototype design for the obtaining of flexible CIS solar cells. Presentation manual elaboration for CIS solar cells and the obtaining technology. e. Coordinator institution: R&D National Institute for Nonferrous and Rare metals IMNR

2 Contact: INCDMNR-IMNR sigle 102 Biruintei Blvd., Pantelimon, Ilfov, C.P , Tel / Fax: ; Tel: ; ; imnr@imnr.ro, Web page: f. Consortium members: P1 University of Bucharest Faculty of Physics P2 National Institute for Laser, Plasma and Radiation Physics P3 Institute for Space Sciences - INFLPR P4 SC Electroarges SA

3 g. Contractor Authority: CNMP National Centre for Programs Management, Programe 4 : PARTNERSHIPS IN PRIORITY S&T DOMAINS Line of research: 7 - Innovative materials, processes and products Type of project: PC, Contract number: CNMP: / 2007 h. Project time period: 37 months, Sept Oct i. The activities and responsibilities attributed for each individual partner: Activity A. I.1. Conceptual model elaboration of the solar cells based on CIS compounds A. I.2. The achievement of the consortium informational network A. II.1. Studies and analyzes regarding the obtaining technologies of CIS solar cells. A. III.1. The elaboration of experimental model for the obtaining of flexible CIS solar cells A. III.2. Participation at and organization of technical-scientific manifestations. A. IV.1. The design of the installations and laboratory technologies A. IV.2. Preliminary physicstructural and optical characterization of the deposited layers A. V.1. Construction/adaptation of the experimental installation and obtaining technology for CIS solar cells layers A. V.2. Laboratory technology experimentation for the obtaining of the flexible CIS solar cell layers. Physico-structural characterization of the obtained layers. A. VI.2. The dissemination of the obtained results A.VI.4. The achievement of patents application for the product and technology. Intellectual property agreement. Members - Responsabilities CO- Conceptual model elaboration for electrochemical co-deposition P1- Conceptual and theoretical model elaboration for solar cells CIS CO CO- Partners informational network 1 CO- Studies and analyzes regarding CIS electro deposition P1- Studies and analyzes regarding CIS solar cells P2- Studies and analyzes regarding plasma deposition P3- Studies and analyzes regarding CS testing methods CO- The elaboration of the experimental model for the electro deposition installation P1- The elaboration of the experimental model for the layers characterization P2- The elaboration of the experimental model for the plasma deposition P3- The elaboration of the experimental model for the solar cells testing CO, P1, P2, P3, P4- Participation at technical-scientific manifestation in the specific fields. Roundtables, workshops. CO- Laboratory installation design for CIS compounds electro deposition P2- Installation design/adaptation for plasma deposition P3 - Preliminary physic-structural characterization of the obtained thin layers CO Construction of the laboratory installation for CIS thin films electrodeposition P2 Adaptation of the laboratory installation for solar cell electrodes obtaining by plasmadeposition CO Laboratory technology experimentation for CIS electrodeposition obtaining P1- Electrono-optical characterization of the obtained layers P2- Laboratory technology experimentation for solar cell electrodes plasma deposition P3- Physico-structural characterization of the obtained layers CO, P1, P2, P3- Wide scale dissemination of the research results through articles, conference participation, symposiums. CO, P2, P3- Patenting of the methods for obtaining CIS solar cells layers

4 j. Project Budget: The name and role of the organizations participating to the project CO R&D National Institute for Nonferrous and Rare metals P 1 University of Bucharest Total Credit B C B C B C B B C B C P 2 National Institute for Laser, Plasma and Radiation Physics P 3 Institute for Space Sciences INFLPR P4 SC Electroarges SA Total proiect k. The description and presentation of the various events that took place during the project achievement. Stage I: Elaboration of a conceptual model regarding CIS solar cells Elaboration of a conceptual model regarding the technology of obtaining CIS thin films via electrodeposition Stage II: Studies and analyses regarding the techniques for obtaining thin films via electrodeposition Studies regarding thin films obtaining by electroposition in chloride media Studies regarding thin films obtaining by electroposition in sulphate media Comparative study of the methods for obtaining CIS solar cells Studies regarding component co-evaporation obtaining methods Studies regarding component sequential deposition obtaining methods Studies regarding non-metal precursor deposition followed by thermal decomposition obtaining methods Studies and analyses regarding thin films obtaining by plasma deposition Study regarding solar cells thin films from plasma in metallic vapours and vacuum sublimation Study regarding solar cells thin films obtaining via r.f. plasma atomization Study regarding the obtaining of PECVD(plasma enhanced CVD- chemical vapour deposition in plasma) thin films Analysis of nichel films deposited by thermionic vacuum arc deposition Analyses concerning characterization and testing methods Studies regarding the measurement set required for testing the electro-optical performances of the solar cells

5 Theoretical models for interpretating the spectral characteristics of the solar cells Stage III: Development of the experimental model for the CIS co-electrodeposition installation Development of the characterization model for solar cells layers and interfaces Development of the testing and characterization model for solar cells Stage IV: Design of the laboratory installation for CIS thin films electrodeposition Design of the laboratory installation for CIS solar cell electrode-layer deposition Preliminary experimental work for CIS thin layers electrodeposition Preliminary physical and structural characterization of the deposited thin films l. Description/presentation of different events unfolded during the project University of Bucharest, the Faculty of physics organized in 15 november 2008 an international Workshop with the theme Renewable Energy Sources. At this workshop, the following works were exposed: Structural, optical and electrical properties of nanostructured ZnO thin films for hybride photovoltaic cells authors: C. Tăzlăoanu, M. Radu, V. Covlea, Larisa Magherusan, L. Ion, S. Antohe, şi Photovoltaic cells based on organic and inorganic thin films at research development centre for materials and electronic and optoelectronic devices from University of Bucharest, author Ştefan Antohe The results obtained so far were disseminated by presentation at the following conferences,symposiums C. P. Lungu, I. Mustata, O. Pompilian, M. Osiac, A. M. Lungu, V. Zaroschi, P. Chiru, C. Porosnicu, I. Jepu, M. Burada, V. Soare, R Vladoiu, V. Ciupina, Pure nickel films deposition as CIS cell electrodes by thermionic vacuum arc, International Conference on Physics, TIM-08, , Timisoara, M. Burada, V. Soare, D. Mitrică, C.P. Lungu, V. Ghenescu, L.Ion, Growth of CIS thin films using one step electrodeposiotion process, International Conference on Materials Science and Engineering, BRAMAT 2009, , Brasov M. Burada, V. Soare, M. Radu, D. Mitrică, I.Constantin, C.P. Lungu, V. Ghenescu S. Antohe, Electrodepunerea de filme subtiri CuInSe 2 pentru aplicatii in domeniul fotovoltaic, Simpozionul PRIOCHEM Ed. av-a , Sinaia V. Ghenescu, L. Ion, M. Ghenescu, D.Bazavan, R.Bazavan, V.Covlea, G.Velisa, S.Antohe, Defects induced by proton irradiation in CdTe thin films used as absorber in photovoltaic applications, EMRS 2008 Conference, , Strasbourg, France C.P.Lungu, Multifunctional Coatings Preparation by Thermionic Vacuum Arc Method, The 2nd International Workshop on Plasma Application and Hybrid Functionally Materials, The16th Annual Meeting of Institute of Applied Plasma Science, March 6-7, 2009, Kobe, Japan I. Jepu, C. Porosnicu, A. M. Lungu, P. Chiru, O. Pompilian, V. Zaroschi, C. Ticos, I. Mustata and C. P. Lungu, Ion energy influence on nickel solar cell electrode deposition

6 on flexible substrates, Proc. E-MRS 2009 Spring Meeting, June 8-12, 2009, Strasbourg, France. M. Radu, Oana Ghenescu, M.Ghenescu, C. Lungu, V. Soare, M. Burada, T. Mitran, L.Ion, S. Antohe CIS films deposited on flexible substrates for photovoltaic applications 2 nd International Symposium on Flexible Organic Electronics (IS-FOE09), 8-10 July 2009, Halkidiki, Greece M.I. Rusu, O. Ghenescu, M.Ghenescu, C. Lungu, V. Soare, M. Burada, T. Mitran, M. Radu, L.Ion, S. Antohe, CIS films deposited on flexible substrates for photovoltaic applications, 6 th Int. Conference on Nanosciences & Nanotechnologies July 2009, Thessaloniki, Greece Published articles regarding the project M. Osiac, C. C. Surdu-Bob, M. Badulescu, C. P. Lungu, Optical emission spectroscopy diagnostics of a Ni Thermionic Vacuum Arc (TVA) plasma, Journal of Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials, Vol. 10, No. 8, August 2008, p (revista cotata ISI) M. Burada, V. Soare, D. Mitrica, C. P. Lungu, V. Ghenescu, L.Ion, Growth of CIS thin films using one step electrodeposition process, Metalurgia International nr. 3, 2009, p (revista cotata ISI) C. P. Lungu, I. Mustata, A. Anghel, C. Porosnicu, I.Jepu, C. Ticos, A. M. Lungu, M. Preparation and Characterization of Multifunctional, Nanostructured Coatings, Frontier of Applied Plasma Technology, vol. 2, iulie 2009, p. 1-6 Exhibits: Salonul Cercetarii 2009, Bucharest : Celule solare flexibile pe baza de filme subtiri Cu-In-Se, m. Other informal Internet links connected to this project: Interested web sites: m. Contact information of the Project Director: Dr.ing. Soare Vasile Phone / Fax: ; Phone: ; ; Mobile phone: vivisoare@imnr.ro