Development of photovoltaic ceramic tile based on CZTSSe absorber

Abstract Ceramic photovoltaic tile based on Cu 2 ZnSn(S,Se) 4 semiconductor has been made by low-cost and easy processing method of preparation. Ceramic tile as alternative of soda-lime glass substrate has been used. The molybdenum thin film was integrated into the ceramic enamel as a back contact. The CZTSSe absorber was synthesized by non-vacuum processing using oxide precipitation route. CdS and i-ZnO/ITO were deposited in order to complete a prototype of photovoltaic ceramic tile based on CZTSSe absorber. The photovoltaic ceramic device with preliminary conversion efficiency of 2% has been developed.