Spanning interfacial engineering, tandem structures, novel deposition methods, and sophisticated modeling, these studies offer cutting-edge insights and methodologies to overcome key barriers in thin-film solar cell development, with a focus on perovskite and related technologies. . Thin-film solar cells are a type of solar cell made by depositing one or more thin layers (thin films or TFs) of photovoltaic material onto a substrate, such as glass, plastic or metal. This Research Topic, Advances in Thin Film Photovoltaics for Solar Energy. . This chapter aims to provide a comprehensive overview of thin films in solar technology, covering their historical development, types, fabrication techniques, performance characteristics, applications, market trends, and future prospects. These materials include amorphous silicon (a-Si), cadmium telluride (CdTe), and copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS).
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