SITA hosts insightful session at E-MRS Fall Meeting 2024
SITA made a significant impact at this year’s E-MRS Fall Meeting, held from September 16 to 19 in Warsaw.
On Tuesday, September 17th, the project organized a special session in collaboration with the Symposium A "Thin Film Chalcogenide Photovoltaic Materials - 2024."
The session, titled "Transparent Back Contacts and Wide-Gap Chalcogenides," drew the attention of over 70 researchers and experts in the field of photovoltaics (PV). Presentations covered innovative approaches, including the formation of ohmic and hole-selective back contacts, as well as advances in absorber compositions. Significant device efficiencies were reported for both selenide and sulfide-based solar cells.
The session sparked lively discussions among attendees, continuing into the well-attended poster session, where researchers had the opportunity to exchange ideas and insights. Beyond the special session,
SITA’s contributions were featured throughout the symposium, with several oral presentations and posters showcasing the consortium's latest advancements.
A highlight of the event was the recognition of PhD student C. Mitmit from Empa, who received a prestigious Poster Award for her outstanding work on the SITA project.
The SITA consortium is proud to have played a key role in advancing discussions on transparent back contacts and wide-gap chalcogenides, contributing to the future of solar energy technologies.
About SITA
The project SITA - Stable Inorganic Tandem Solar Cells is an ambitious research initiative funded by the European Union. Its goal is to revolutionize the next generation of thin-film solar cells through the development of sustainable and highly efficient materials. SITA aims to enhance transparent back contacts and wide-gap chalcogenides, crucial components in advanced photovoltaic devices.
SITA brings together a consortium of leading research institutes and industrial partners from across Europe, working collaboratively to reduce the environmental impact of solar cell production while improving performance. The project focuses on achieving cost-effective, scalable solutions for the solar energy sector, contributing to Europe's transition to clean and sustainable energy.