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What are cadmium telluride solar cells?

Cadmium telluride (CdTe) solar cells contain thin-film layers of cadmium telluride materials as a semiconductor to convert absorbed sunlight and hence generate electricity. In these types of solar cells, the one electrode is prepared from copper-doped carbon paste while the other electrode is made up of tin oxide or cadmium-based stannous oxide.

Are cadmium telluride solar panels safe?

The disposal and long term safety of cadmium telluride is a known issue in the large-scale commercialization of cadmium telluride solar panels. Serious efforts have been made to understand and overcome these issues.

What is the efficiency of cadmium telluride solar panels?

Cadmium telluride (CdTe) solar panels can theoretically reach an efficiency of approximately 28%-30%. This is due to their near-optimal direct bandgap of 1.44 eV and high absorption coefficient. What are some drawbacks of using cadmium telluride in solar cells?

What is cadmium telluride (CdTe) photovoltaic (PV)?

The United States is the leader in cadmium telluride (CdTe) photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing, and NREL has been at the forefront of research and development in this area. PV solar cells based on CdTe represent the largest segment of commercial thin-film module production worldwide.

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