CuO Deposited by Spray Pyrolosis For Use in Photovoltaics

Authors

Cary Tippets, Brigham Young University
Dr. Robert Davis, Brigham Young University

Keywords

CuO, copper oxide, spray pyrolosis, photovoltaics, solar cells

College

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Department

Physics and Astronomy

Abstract

Photovoltaics, solar cells, have great potential as an energy source. Currently solar energy is too expensive for it to make a considerable impact on the energy market. Including production and maintenance cost, solar energy is nearly five times more expensive than traditional energy sources such as coal¹. Efficiency and production costs are two aspects contributing to the cost per watt of photovoltaics. If efficiency increases or production cost decreases then the cost per watt will decrease. There are likewise two aspects of production that contribute to its cost: the cost of the absorption material, and the process by which the absorption layer is deposited. In my research, I tested copper oxide as the absorption material and spray pyrolsis for the material deposition in attempt to address both issues influencing production costs.

Recommended Citation

Tippets, Cary and Davis, Dr. Robert (2013) "CuO Deposited by Spray Pyrolosis For Use in Photovoltaics," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 2784.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2784