Advanced Characterization Methods for PV

Freiburg, Fraunhofer ISE - Thursday, January 14th 2016

Session II: Solar Cells & Modules

2.3 F. Castro, NPL (GB), “Identification of degradation and manufacturing issues using multi-parameter mapping of organic solar cells”

Abstract: The key issues hindering adoption of organic solar cells are lifetime and upscaling of production with minimal quality loss. The talk will show how a combination of advanced mapping methods can be used to identify degradation mechanisms and quality of manufacturing of organic solar cells. Results of measurements under simulated environmental degradation will also be shown and discussed.