Toward high efficiency at high temperatures: Recent progress and prospects on InGaN-Based solar cells

• Published in: Materials today energy Vol. 31
• Main Authors: Zhao, Yuji, Xu, Mingfei, Huang, Xuanqi, Lebeau, Justin, Li, Tao, Wang, Dawei, Fu, Houqiang, Fu, Kai, Wang, Xinqiang, Lin, Jingyu, Jiang, Hongxing
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier 17.12.2022
• Subjects: Chemistry; Device engineering; Energy & Fuels; Epitaxy growth; High temperature performance; InGaN-based solar cells; Materials Science
• ISSN: 2468-6069; 2468-6069

III-nitride InGaN material is an ideal candidate for the fabrication of high performance photovoltaic (PV) solar cells, especially for high-temperature applications. Over the past decade, significant efforts have been made to improve the PV performance of InGaN-based solar cells. In this paper, we perform a comprehensive review of the recent developments in InGaN-based solar cells. The topics of discussion include theoretical modeling, material epitaxy, device engineering, and high-temperature measurement. Particularly, we highlight subjects such as substrate technology, and properties that are unique to InGaN materials such as polarization control and their positive thermal coefficient. To date, outstanding high-temperature InGaN-based solar cells with quantum efficiency approaching 80% at 450 °C have been demonstrated. In conclusion, future innovations in epitaxy science, device engineering, and integration methods are required to further advance the efficiency and expand the applications of InGaN-based solar cells.