Photovoltaics Research Department

The Photovoltaic Research Department contributes to promoting new industries and realizing energy leading country by pursuing the researches on the original technologies of silicon/thin-film/tandem solar cells and modules. In addition, we develop the advanced photovoltaic technologies related to photovoltaic power system performance, standardization of performance tests and evaluation techniques. We also support industrial and academic human resource training.

Representative result

01 Bifacial silicon solar cell
02 Flexible CIGS solar cell
03 Semitransparent CIGS solar cell
04 Solar shingle based on silicon solar cell
05 Bifacial crystalline silicon/perovskite tandem solar cells
06 Establishment of industrial cooperative PV research center

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Major research fields

Crystalline silicon solar cell technology (PERC, TOPCon, HJT)
Next-generation solar cell technology based on chalcogenide (CIGS, CZTS, CTS), thin-film silicon, dye-sensitized, organic-inorganic compounds
Next-generation solar cell technology based on perovskite compounds
Development of next-generation multi-junction solar cell technology based on crystalline silicon, CIGS, and perovskite solar cells
Photovoltaics module technology, including building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) modules
PV power conversion system (PCS) technology
Performance test and evaluation of PV materials, devices, and components
Development of test and evaluation methods for PV and international standardization
Customized design of PV system and development of diagnosis technology
Future microgrid and energy supply network technology
Training program for PV professionals

Major research results

Bifacial crystalline silicon solar cells
Flexible and transparent CIGS thin-film solar cells
Thin-film solar cells using ultra-low-cost, earth-abundant elements
Auto-tinting photo-sensitive smart window film
Manufacturing technology for BIPV considering the architectural environment
Optimized solution for photovoltaic system
Performance evaluation technology for solar cells and modules
Establishment of industrial cooperative PV research center