Objetivo Thin film (TF) photovoltaics (PV) hold high potential for Building Integrated PV, an important market as European buildings require to be nearly zero-energy by 2020. Currently, Cu(In,Ga)(S,Se)2 (= CIGS(e)) TF solar cells have high efficiency, but also a simple one-dimensional cell design with stability and reliability concerns. Furthermore, its present research has been mainly focused on improving the absorber and buffer layers. Scientifically, Uniting PV aims to study the practical boundaries of CIGS(e) TF solar cell efficiency. For that reason, its goal is to revolutionize the design of CIGS(e) solar cells through implementation of advanced three-dimensional silicon (Si) solar cell concepts. This novel design consists of (i) surface passivation layers and (ii) light management methods integrated into ultra-thin (UT) CIGS(e) solar cells: (i) Passivation layers will be studied to reduce charge carrier recombination at CIGS(e) surfaces. The aim is to create new understanding and thus scientific models. (ii) Light management methods will be studied to optimize optical confinement in UT CIGS(e) layers. The aim is to examine the interaction between light management and charge carrier recombination in UT CIGS(e), and to create scientific models. The main reasons to introduce these developments is to reduce charge carrier recombination at the CIGS(e) surfaces and in the CIGS(e) bulk, while maintaining optical confinement. Technologically, the project targets to establish a solar cell with: (1) Increased cell efficiency, at least 23.0 % and up to 26.0 %; (2) improved stability and reliability, due to reduced CIGS(e) thickness and passivation layers hindering alkali metal movement; and (3) reduced cost, due to the use of less Ga and In, and industrially viable materials, methods and equipment. Hence, its outcome will be upscalable, valuable for other TF PV materials, and start a new wave of innovation in and collaboration between TF and Si PV research fields. Ámbito científico natural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistryalkali metalsengineering and technologymaterials engineeringcoating and filmsnatural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistrymetalloidsmedical and health sciencesmedical biotechnologycells technologiesengineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsrenewable energysolar energyphotovoltaic Palabras clave Photovoltaics PV Solar cells Thin film Cu(In Ga)Se2 CIGSSe CIGSe CIGS Silicon Si PERC Programa(s) H2020-EU.1.1. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - European Research Council (ERC) Main Programme Tema(s) ERC-2016-STG - ERC Starting Grant Convocatoria de propuestas ERC-2016-STG Consulte otros proyectos de esta convocatoria Régimen de financiación ERC-STG - Starting Grant Institución de acogida INTERUNIVERSITAIR MICRO-ELECTRONICA CENTRUM Aportación neta de la UEn € 1 381 796,25 Dirección KAPELDREEF 75 3001 Leuven Bélgica Ver en el mapa Región Vlaams Gewest Prov. Vlaams-Brabant Arr. Leuven Tipo de actividad Research Organisations Enlaces Contactar con la organización Opens in new window Sitio web Opens in new window Participación en los programas de I+D de la UE Opens in new window Red de colaboración de HORIZON Opens in new window Coste total € 1 986 125,00 Beneficiarios (2) Ordenar alfabéticamente Ordenar por aportación neta de la UE Ampliar todo Contraer todo INTERUNIVERSITAIR MICRO-ELECTRONICA CENTRUM Bélgica Aportación neta de la UEn € 1 381 796,25 Dirección KAPELDREEF 75 3001 Leuven Ver en el mapa Región Vlaams Gewest Prov. Vlaams-Brabant Arr. Leuven Tipo de actividad Research Organisations Enlaces Contactar con la organización Opens in new window Sitio web Opens in new window Participación en los programas de I+D de la UE Opens in new window Red de colaboración de HORIZON Opens in new window Coste total € 1 986 125,00 Tercero Entidad jurídica distinta de un subcontratista que está afiliada o vinculada jurídicamente con un participante. Dicha entidad lleva a cabo su trabajo en las condiciones establecidas en el acuerdo de subvención, proporciona bienes o presta servicios para la acción, pero no firma dicho acuerdo. El tercero acata las normas aplicables a su participante en virtud del acuerdo de subvención en lo que respecta a la subvencionalidad de los costes y el control de los gastos. UNIVERSITEIT HASSELT Bélgica Aportación neta de la UEn € 604 328,75 Dirección MARTELARENLAAN 42 3500 Hasselt Ver en el mapa Región Vlaams Gewest Prov. Limburg (BE) Arr. Hasselt Tipo de actividad Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Enlaces Contactar con la organización Opens in new window Sitio web Opens in new window Participación en los programas de I+D de la UE Opens in new window Red de colaboración de HORIZON Opens in new window Coste total € 604 328,75