High Throughput Methods in Photovoltaics

Research Topics

Research in novel semiconducting and electronic materials with customized properties is a central aspect to develop the next generation renewable energy devices. A novel generation of semiconductors which can be processed from solution by conventional printing and coating methods offers an opportunity for a further, major cost reduction in the production of renewable energy. The complexity of these novel multi-element semiconductors requires a paradigm change in the research strategy. The vast parameter space damands a parallel exploration of whole material classes instead of the conventional subsequent investigation and optimization of single semiconductors. For effective materials development, furthermore processing and application knowledge must be included early in the development process. With the working groups, the research department "High Throughput Methods in Photovoltaics" therefore covers the entire research spectrum from materials through processing all the way to applications.