| EPSRC Reference: |
EP/N508457/1 |
| Title: |
Low Cost Solution Processed CIGS Solar Cells |
| Principal Investigator: |
Walls, Professor JM |
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| Department: |
Wolfson Sch of Mech, Elec & Manufac Eng |
| Organisation: |
Loughborough University |
| Scheme: |
Technology Programme |
| Starts: |
01 July 2015 |
Ends: |
30 June 2017 |
Value (£): |
206,293
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Summary on Grant Application Form |
The market for photovoltaic (PV) modules has grown at 35 % p.a. compound over the past 15 years and will exceed 50
GW in 2014. The drivers behind this extraordinary growth include the rising cost of fossil fuels, concerns over security of
energy supplies and worries over climate change. Governments agencies world wide, including the DECC in the UK, are
encouraging the deployment of PV through incentives. However as the cost of PV reduces many important regions are now
at "grid parity" which removes the need for subsidies. At this point the market for PV is expected to rocket. This project will
develop a new solution processed thin film photovoltaic (PV) device from a nanoparticle precursor, which offers a cheaper
route to producing PV modules. The aim of the project will be to integrate technologies developed by the project partners,
to improve the efficiency of small area solar cells, then to scale the technology to mini-module dimensions, while
maintaining a focus on reducing the cost of the process. The application of the technology to flexible substrates will also be
assessed. Lower cost processing of modules will develop a lucrative business for CIGS nanoparticle inks and even
greater growth of solar energy deployment.
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| Organisation Website: |
http://www.lboro.ac.uk |