High-performance low-cost modules with excellent environmental profiles for a competitive EU PV manufacturing industry

Información del proyecto

HighLite

Identificador del acuerdo de subvención: 857793

DOI

10.3030/857793

Proyecto cerrado

Fecha de la firma de la CE 12 Julio 2019

Fecha de inicio 1 Octubre 2019

Fecha de finalización 31 Marzo 2023

Financiado con arreglo a

• SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Secure, clean and efficient energy

Coste total

€ 15 087 603,61

Aportación de la UE

€ 12 870 478,25

Coordinado por

INTERUNIVERSITAIR MICRO-ELECTRONICA CENTRUM
Belgium

CORDIS proporciona enlaces a los documentos públicos y las publicaciones de los proyectos de los programas marco HORIZONTE.

Los enlaces a los documentos y las publicaciones de los proyectos del Séptimo Programa Marco, así como los enlaces a algunos tipos de resultados específicos, como conjuntos de datos y «software», se obtienen dinámicamente de OpenAIRE .

Resultado final

Demonstrators, pilots, prototypes (15)

Module made from shingled nPERT cells with a cell-to-module power of > 105%.

Demonstrate module made from shingled nPERT cells with a cell-to-module power of > 105%. This deliverable is related to task 5.1.

IBC cell with a top efficiency ≥24.5% (full-size) and ≥24.3% (cut-cells).

Demonstrate 6-inch full-size IBC cell with a top efficiency ≥24.5%. Demonstrate 6-inch ¼-size (or smaller) IBC cut-cell with a top efficiency ≥24.3%. This deliverable is related to task 3.4.

BAPV module with efficiency ≥22% and carbon footprint ≤250 kg-eq.CO2/kWp.

Demonstrate BAPV module with efficiency ≥22% and carbon footprint ≤250 kg-eq.CO2/kWp. This deliverable is related to task 5.1.

3D-curved VIPV module based on shingled nPERT cells.

Demonstrate 3D-curved VIPV module based on shingled nPERT cells that passes automotive vibvration test. This deliverable is related to task 5.3.

3D-curved module with efficiency ≥20% and weight ≤5 kg/m².

Demonstrate 3D-curved module with efficiency ≥20% and weight ≤5 kg/m². This deliverable is related to task 5.3.

Module made from shingled SHJ cells with a cell-to-module power of > 105%.

Demonstrate module made from shingled SHJ cells with a cell-to-module power of > 105%. This deliverable is related to task 5.1.

BIPV module prototype for facade integration with efficiency ≥21%.

Demonstrate BIPV module prototype for facade integration with efficiency ≥21%. This deliverable is related to task 5.2.

3D-curved, uniform-coloured module prototype with efficiency ≥19% and weight ≤8 kg/m².

Demonstrate 3D-curved, uniform-coloured module prototype with efficiency ≥19% and weight ≤8 kg/m². This deliverable is related to task 5.3.

n-PERT cell with a top efficiency ≥22.5%.

Demonstrate 6-inch ¼-size (or smaller) n-PERT cut-cell with a top efficiency ≥22.5%. This deliverable is related to task 3.3.

3D-curved VIPV module based on IBC cells.

Demonstrate 3D-curved VIPV module based on IBC cells that passes automotive vibvration test. This deliverable is related to task 5.3.

Production of sufficient cell precursors by month 12.

Cumulative production (since project start) of 4000 SHJ cell precursors and 5000 IBC cell precursors needed for developments in WP3 to WP7. This deliverable is related to task 3.1.

Lightweight BIPV module with ≤ 5 kg/m² and homogeneous colour appearance.

Demonstrate lightweight BIPV module with ≤ 5 kg/m² and homogeneous colour appearance. This deliverable is related to task 5.2.

Production of sufficient cell precursors by month 24.

Cumulative production (since project start) of 8000 SHJ cell precursors and 10000 IBC cell precursors needed for developments in WP3 to WP7. This deliverable is related to task 3.1.

n-PERT cell with a top efficiency ≥23.0% on ¼ (or smaller) cut-cells.

Demonstrate 6-inch ¼-size (or smaller) n-PERT cut-cell with a top efficiency ≥23.0%. This deliverable is related to task 3.3.

SHJ cell with a top efficiency ≥23.5% (full-size) and ≥23.3% (cut-cells).

Demonstrate 6-inch full-size SHJ cell with a top efficiency ≥23.5%. Demonstrate 6-inch ¼-size (or smaller) SHJ cut-cell with a top efficiency ≥23.3%. This deliverable is related to task 3.1.

Documents, reports (8)

Energy yield simulations for the various PV modules and systems developed.

Report on the simulated energy yield results for the various PV modules and systems developed This deliverable is related to task 74

Communication Report

A report of communication activities is ready This deliverable refers to task 22

Communication Plan

A communication plan is established. This deliverable refers to task 2.2.

Intermediate environmental evaluation.

Intermediate report on environmental evaluation of HighLite technologies. This deliverable is related to task 8.2.

Final environmental evaluation.

Final report on environmental evaluation of HighLite technologies This deliverable is related to task 82

Public dissemination of monthly-score cards results.

White paper published analysing monthlyscore cards results for the various BAPV BIPV and VIPV outdoor demonstrators This deliverable is related to tasks 61 62 and 63

Final Report on dissemination activities.

The final report on dissemination activities is ready This deliverable refers to task 22

Intermediate Report on dissemination activities.

An intermediate report on dissemination activities is ready This deliverable refers to task 22

Publicaciones

Other (5)

HighLite H2020: Improving the environmental profile of high-performance low-cost modules for a competitive manufacturing industry

Autores: Ashish Binani, Frank Lenzmann, Arthur Weeber, Sami Lindfors, Ville Lampinen, Tadas Radavicius, Thomas Regrettier, Samuel Harrison, Loic Tous, Ivan Gordon, Josco Kester
Publicado en: EU PVSEC 2023: accepted for oral presentation, 2023
Editor: WIP GmbH & Co

23%-Efficient Screen-Printed IBC Cells on Cz-Grown Silicon with n-Type Poly-Si Passivating Contact and Al-alloyed p-Type Contact

Autores: F. Haase, B. Min, C. Hollemann, J. Kruegener, N. Wehmeier, R. Brendel, R. Peibst
Publicado en: Silicon PV 2021, oral presentation, 2021
Editor: Silicon PV 2021

Photovoltaikmodule mit Naturmaterialien für die Bauwerkintegration

Autores: A. Morlier, S. Blankemeyer, H. Schulte-Huxel, R. Witteck, T. Daschinger, S. Bräunig, M. Köntges, R. Brendel
Publicado en: PV Symposium, oral presentation, 2021
Editor: PV Symposium

Analysis of Losses in POLO-IBC Cells in the Constraints of Module Integration

Autores: Christina Hollemann, Felix Haase, Nadine Wehmeier, Karsten Bothe, Byungsul Min, Henning Schulte-Huxel, Rolf Brendel, Joris Libal and Robby Peibst
Publicado en: WCPEC 2022, oral presentation, 2022
Editor: WCPEC 2022

Photovoltaic Modules with Natural Materials for a Seamless Building Integration

Autores: A. Morlier, S. Blankemeyer, H. Schulte-Huxel, R. Witteck, T. Daschinger, S. Bräunig, M. Köntges, R. Brendel
Publicado en: EU PVSEC 2021, oral presentation, 2021
Editor: EU PVSEC 2021

Non-peer reviewed articles (1)

Detailed Luminescence Modelling in High-Efficiency Solar Cells for Precise Calibration of Spatially Resolved Characterisation Methods: A Bottom-Up Opto-Electrical

Autores: Miha Kikelj, Matevz Bokalic, Marko Topic, Benjamin Lipovsek
Publicado en: Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 2022, Página(s) 111990, ISSN 0927-0248
Editor: Elsevier BV
DOI: 10.1016/j.solmat.2022.111990

Peer reviewed articles (10)

A recalculation of the efficiency limit in crystalline Si/Si tandem solar cells

Autores: F.-J. Haug, C. Ballif
Publicado en: Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, Edición 224, 2021, Página(s) 111008, ISSN 0927-0248
Editor: Elsevier BV
DOI: 10.1016/j.solmat.2021.111008

Photovoltaic Modules with Natural Materials for a Seamless Building Integration

Autores: A. Morlier, S. Blankemeyer, H. Schulte-Huxel, R. Witteck, T. Daschinger, S. Bräunig, M. Köntges, R. Bren
Publicado en: Solar RRL, 2021, ISSN 2367-198X
Editor: Wiley-VCH GmbH
DOI: 10.1002/solr.202100356

Industrial metallization of fired passivating contacts for n-type tunnel oxide passivated contact (n-TOPCon) solar cells

Autores: Meriç Fırat; Hariharsudan Sivaramakrishnan Radhakrishnan; Sukhvinder Singh; Filip Duerinckx; María Recamán Payo; Loic Tous; Jef Poortmans
Publicado en: Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, Edición Volume 240, 15 June 2022, 111692, 2022, ISSN 0927-0248
Editor: Elsevier BV
DOI: 10.1016/j.solmat.2022.111692

In situ phosphorus-doped polycrystalline silicon films by low pressure chemical vapor deposition for contact passivation of silicon solar cells

Autores: Meriç Fırat; Hariharsudan Sivaramakrishnan Radhakrishnan; Maria Recaman Payo; Filip Duerinckx; Loic Tous; Jef Poortmans
Publicado en: Solar Energy, Edición Vol 231, 2022, Página(s) 78-87, ISSN 0160-8371
Editor: Elsevier
DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2021.11.045

Large-area bifacial n-TOPCon solar cells with in situ phosphorus-doped LPCVD poly-Si passivating contacts

Autores: Meriç Fırat; Hariharsudan Sivaramakrishnan Radhakrishnan; María Recamán Payo; Patrick Choulat; Hussein Badran; Arvid van der Heide; Jonathan Govaerts; Filip Duerinckx; Loic Tous; Ali Hajjiah; Jef Poortmans
Publicado en: Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, Edición Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 2022, ISSN 0927-0248
Editor: Elsevier BV
DOI: 10.1016/j.solmat.2021.111544

Annual energy losses due to partial shading in PV modules with cut wafer-based Si solar cells

Autores: Kristijan Brecl, Matevž Bokalič, Marko Topič
Publicado en: Renewable Energy, Edición 168, 2021, Página(s) 195-203, ISSN 0960-1481
Editor: Pergamon Press Ltd.
DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2020.12.059

A round Robin-Highliting on the passivating contact technology

Autores: Tobias Fellmeth; Frank Feldmann; Bernd Steinhauser; Henning Nagel; Sebastian Mack; Martin Hermle; Frank Torregrosa; Andrea Ingenito; Franz-Josef Haug; Audrey Morisset; Florian Buchholz; Aditya Chaudhary; Thibaut Desrues; Felix Haase; Byungsul Min; Robby Peibst; Loic Tous
Publicado en: EPJ Photovoltaics, Edición Vol 12, p 12 (2021), 2021, Página(s) 12, ISSN 2105-0716
Editor: EDP Sciences
DOI: 10.1051/epjpv/2021011

Spatially resolved electrical modelling of cracks and other inhomogeneities in crystalline silicon solar cells

Autores: Miha Kikelj, Benjamin Lipovšek, Matevž Bokalič, Marko Topič
Publicado en: Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications, Edición 29/1, 2021, Página(s) 124-133, ISSN 1062-7995
Editor: John Wiley & Sons Inc.
DOI: 10.1002/pip.3348

Development and testing of light-weight PV modules based on glass-fibre reinforcement

Autores: GOVAERTS, Jonathan; LUO, Bin; BORGERS, Tom; VAN DYCK, Rik; VAN DER HEIDE, Arvid; TOUS, Loic; Morlier, Arnaud; Lisco, Fabiana; Cerasti, Lorenzo; Galiazzo, Marco; POORTMANS, Jef; Kenny, Robert; Serra, João M.
Publicado en: EPJ Photovolt, Edición Volume 13, 2022, 2022, Página(s) 7, ISSN 2105-0716
Editor: EDP SCIENCES S A
DOI: 10.1051/epjpv/2022007

Local Enhancement of Dopant Diffusion from Polycrystalline Silicon Passivating Contacts

Autores: Meriç Fırat; Lennaert Wouters; Pieter Lagrain; Felix Haase; Jana-Isabelle Polzin; Aditya Chaudhary; Gizem Nogay; Thibaut Desrues; Jan Krügener; Robby Peibst; Loic Tous; Hariharsudan Sivaramakrishnan Radhakrishnan; Jef Poortmans
Publicado en: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, Edición 2022, 14, 15, 17975–17986, 2022, ISSN 1944-8244
Editor: American Chemical Society
DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c01801

Conference proceedings (27)

Risk Analysis on Technologies beyond PERC

Autores: Wendlandt, Stefan
Publicado en: Edición 5, 2022
Editor: NREL
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.6875206

“Do not Blame the Butter for What the Bread Did” - The Effect of Optical Properties of IBC Solar Cells on the Results of Spatially Resolved Characterization Methods

Autores: Miha Kikelj, Benjamin Lipovšek, Matevž Bokalič, Florian Buchholz and Marko Topič
Publicado en: Proceedings of the 38th EU PVSEC 2021, 2021, Página(s) 229-232
Editor: WIP
DOI: 10.4229/eupvsec20212021-2cv.1.4

Firing-Through Metallisation of PERT-Like Cells Using μc-Si(n) as Thin Rear Side Full Area Passivating Contact

Autores: P. Wyss, Q. Jeangros, J.J. Diaz Leon, C. Allebé, S. Nicolay, F.-J. Haug, A. Ingenito, C. Ballif
Publicado en: Proceedings of the 37th EU-PVSEC, 2020, Página(s) 206-207
Editor: WIP
DOI: 10.4229/eupvsec20202020-2bo.2.5

Measuring and Mitigating Edge Recombination in Modules Employing Cut Cells

Autores: D.D. Tune, F. Buchholz, I. Ullmann, A. Halm
Publicado en: Proceedings of the 37th EUPVSEC, Edición 2020, 2020, Página(s) 322 - 328
Editor: WIP Wirtschaft und Infrastruktur GmbH & Co Planungs KG
DOI: 10.4229/eupvsec20202020-2cv.1.13

When Heterojunction meets Shingle: developments conducted at CEA-INES

Autores: S.Harrison, C.Carriere, V.Barth, A.Bettinelli, B.Portaluppi, V.Giglia, M.Galiazzo
Publicado en: Photovoltaics International, 2021
Editor: Photovoltaics International

Insights into Cut-edges of SHJ Solar Cells by EL and LBIC Characterization

Autores: Matevž Bokalič1, Miha Kikelj1, Benjamin Lipovšek1, Samuel Harrison2, Marko Topič1
Publicado en: Proceedings of the WCPEC-8 2022 (Milan), 2022, Página(s) 63-66
Editor: WIP
DOI: 10.4229/wcpec-82022-1bo.4.6

Insights on cell edge defects impact for heterojunction: specific case of Half-cell or Shingle configuration

Autores: B.Portaluppi, S.Harrison, V.Giglia, A.Sekkat, D.Munoz
Publicado en: Conference proceedings, 2020
Editor: EUPVSEC
DOI: 10.4229/eupvsec20202020-2dv.3.16

UNTERSUCHUNGEN VON GESCHINDELTEN PHOTOVOLTAIK MODULEN

Autores: Stefan Wendlandt
Publicado en: PV-Symposium 2021, 2021
Editor: Conexio GmbH

Detailed 3D Optical Modelling of Interdigitated Back Contact Solar Cells

Autores: Miha Kikelj, Benjamin Lipovšek, Matevž Bokalič, Florian Buchholz and Marko Topič
Publicado en: Proceeding of the 2021 IEEE 48th Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC), 2021, Página(s) 997-1000
Editor: IEEE
DOI: 10.1109/pvsc43889.2021.9518850

THERMAL CYCLE ANALYSIS ON SHINGLED GLASS – GLASS SAMPLES WITH SHJ CELLS

Autores: Stefan Wendlandt, Carolyn Carriere, Vincent Barth, Samuel Harrison and Armand Bettinelli
Publicado en: Proceedings of the 38th EU-PVSEC, 2021
Editor: WIP

EL and LBIC characterization of cut edge recombination in IBC solar cells

Autores: Matevž Bokalič, Miha Kikelj, Kristijan Brecl, Marko Jankovec, Florian Buchholz, Valentin Mihailetchi, Marko Topič
Publicado en: Proceedings of the 37th EU-PVSEC, 2020
Editor: WIP
DOI: 10.4229/eupvsec20202020-2cv.1.9

Reliability of high-density ‘gapless’ module designs

Autores: Stefan Wendlandt
Publicado en: NREL PV reliability workshop 2021, 2021
Editor: NREL
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.5591657

On the road towards vehicle integration:glass-fibrereinforced encapsulation enabling light-weight and curved modules

Autores: JonathanGovaerts, Tom Borgers, Arvid van der Heide,Luc Vastmans, Reinoud Moors, Geert Doumen,Loic Tous, Armand Bettinelli, Samuel Harrison,Bob Willems, Giuseppe Galbiati, Marco Galiazzo,Alvise Fecchio, Jef Poortmans
Publicado en: EU PVSEC 2020, 2020
Editor: -
DOI: 10.4229/eupvsec20202020-1bv.4.47

Stress Induced Inhomogeneities in Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells: From Characterization to Advanced Electrical Modelling

Autores: Miha Kikelj, Benjamin Lipovšek, Matevž Bokalič, Marko Topič
Publicado en: Proceedings of the 37th EU-PVSEC, 2020
Editor: WIP
DOI: 10.4229/eupvsec20202020-2co.15.6

In Situ Phosphorus-Doped Poly-Si by Low Pressure Chemical Vapor Deposition for Passivating Contacts

Autores: Meriç Fırat; Hariharsudan Sivaramakrishnan Radhakrishnan; Maria Recaman Payo; Filip Duerinckx; Rajiv Sharma; Jef Poortmans
Publicado en: Solar Energy, Edición Volume 231, 1 January 2022, Pages 78-87, 2022, ISSN 0038-092X
Editor: Elsevier
DOI: 10.1109/pvsc45281.2020.9300543

Low Temperature Post-Process Repassivation for Heterojunction Cut-Cells

Autores: S.Harrison, B.Portaluppi, P.Bertrand, V.Giglia, A.Sekkat, D.Munoz-Rojas, W.Favre
Publicado en: Conference proceedings, 2021
Editor: EUPVSEC

Shingle Interconnection on HJT Solar Cells: Reliability Study and Upscaling for High Power PV Modules

Autores: C.Carriere, S.Harrison, V.Barth, A.Bettinelli, A.Derrier, V. Cerasti, M.Galiazzo, S. Wendlandt
Publicado en: Conference proceedings, 2021
Editor: EUPVSEC

Cut Out for Efficiency: A Detailed LBIC Study of Edge Recombination in Cut-Cell Silicon Photovoltaics

Autores: Miha Kikelj, Benjamin Lipovsek, Matevz Bokalic, Marko Topic
Publicado en: Proceedings of the WCPEC-8 2022 (Milan), 2022, Página(s) 165-168
Editor: WIP
DOI: 10.4229/wcpec-82022-1dv.4.7

ANGLE OF INCIDENCE STUDY AT PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES WITH POLYMER FRONT SHEET

Autores: Stefan Wendlandt, Jonathan Govaerts, Arvid van der Heide, Jarno Kaakkunen, Tuukka Savisalo, Arnaud Morlier, Daria Raine and Dominic Röder
Publicado en: Proceedings of the 38th EU-PVSEC, 2021
Editor: WIP

Characterization and long term stability analysis at photovoltaic modules with shingled cell strings

Autores: Stefan Wendlandt, Mussi Gebrelul, Sophie Heller, Peppino Dörder and Lars Podlowski
Publicado en: Proceedings of the 37th EU-PVSEC, 2020
Editor: WIP
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.5591481

Conference proceedings

Autores: V. Gigliaa,b, J. Veirmana, R. Varachea,B. Portaluppia, S. Harrisona, E. Fourmondb
Publicado en: Conference proceedings, 2020
Editor: EUPVSEC
DOI: 10.4229/eupvsec20202020-2co.15.4

Challenges for Efficient Integration of SHJ Based Solar Cells in Shingle Module Configuration

Autores: S.Harrison, B.Portaluppi, A.Bettinelli, V.Giglia, ASekkat, D.Munoz, V.Barth
Publicado en: Conference proceedings, 2020
Editor: EUPVSEC
DOI: 10.4229/eupvsec20202020-2bo.5.5

400W in Shingle SHJ configuration: promising optimization path for high power modules

Autores: S.Harrison, C.Carriere, V.Barth, A.Bettinelli, P.Bertrand, B.Portaluppi
Publicado en: Conference proceedings, 2021
Editor: IEEE PVSC

Alternative CZ ingot squaring and half-cell cutting methodology for low-temperature PV cell and module technologies

Autores: JF.Lelievre, S.Harrison, M.Albaric, L.Caront, B.Portaluppi, V.Barth
Publicado en: Conference proceedings, 2020
Editor: EUPVSEC
DOI: 10.4229/eupvsec20202020-2dv.3.7

Doping and Hydrogenation Processes for Passivating Contact Solar Cells Using Plasma Immersion Ion Implantation (PIII)

Autores: Thibaut Desrues, Camille Oliveau, Charles Seron, Gaël Borvon, Frank Torregrosa, Quentin Rafhay, Anne Kaminski and Sébastien Dubois
Publicado en: Conference proceedings, 2020
Editor: EUPVSEC
DOI: 10.4229/eupvsec20202020-2ao.6.5

Toward Shingling Interconnection with SHJ Solar Cells

Autores: C. Carrière, V. Barth, A. Bettinelli, S. Harrison, A. Derrier, L. Cerasti, M. Galiazzo
Publicado en: Conference proceedings, 2020
Editor: EUPVSEC
DOI: 10.4229/eupvsec20202020-4co.1.1

Stability Analysis on Shingled High-Efficiency BAPV Modules

Autores: Stefan Wendlandt, Moritz Kammer, Carolyn Carrière, Luis Eduardo Alanis, Veronika Nikitina, Dirk Reinwand
Publicado en: wcpec-8, 2022
Editor: Procesdings
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.7133128