Research by Utrecht University

The research at Utrecht University concentrates on new, faster, less costly CVD techniques for the deposition of thin film silicon solar cells. Tandem and triple solar cells with a stable, high output are being developed. Research is also being conducted into advanced c-Si/thin film hetero-junction combinations and new cell concepts based on carbon nanotubes, quantum dots, and photon conversion. Utrecht University has solar cell outputs at world record level.

Research areas

• Complete multibandgap solar cells
• In situ analysis and control of deposition processes
• Optical, electrical, structural, and compositional analysis
• Thin layer materials and structures for cheap solar cells
• New cell concepts
• Upscaling to a large surface

Applications

Infrastructure