Abstract
This roadmap highlights pathways to expand the CdTe module manufacturing capacity per year to 100 GWDC by 2030 by improving Te extraction from existing supply chains, minimizing Te usage in modules by leveraging thinner absorbers, and focusing research efforts in key areas to improve module efficiencies. Both scientific and supply chain innovations will be necessary to maintain the high compound annual growth rate of the CdTe photovoltaic (PV) industry and cement its role as a key technology for multi-TW-scale PV deployment.
Recommended Citation
B. E. Sartor and S. B. Reese and L. M. Mansfield and R. Muzzio and C. S. Jiang and E. Colegrove and J. S. Mangum and C. L. Kasik and D. Z. Shaw and J. R. Sites and R. G. Dhere and A. B. Goldstone and M. S. Moats, "Roadmap to 100 GWDC: Scientific and Supply Chain Challenges for CdTe Photovoltaics," Joule, article no. 102235, Elsevier, Jan 2025.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joule.2025.102235
Department(s)
Materials Science and Engineering
Publication Status
Open Access
Keywords and Phrases
CdTe; photovoltaics; technology roadmap; thin film
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
2542-4351
Document Type
Article - Journal
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Citation
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Language(s)
English
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Publication Date
01 Jan 2025
