Sep 20 – 25, 2026
University of Graz
Europe/Vienna timezone

III-Nitride Solar Cells: Integrating Advanced Device Physics with Techno-Economic Strategy for Global Energy Transition

Sep 21, 2026, 4:45 PM
20m
HS 05.12 (University of Graz)

HS 05.12

University of Graz

05 - Physics, 1st floor
3) Contributed talk EnS: Energy and Sustainability Parallel

Speaker

Dr Zine eddine Kaddeche (Faculty of E.A.S, Istanbul Kent University)

Description

This study presents the design and numerical simulation of high-efficiency p-i-n solar cells based on III-nitride (III-N). By incorporating complex physical models including Fermi-Dirac statistics and Auger and Shockley-Read-Hall (SRH) recombination mechanisms, the work identifies optimal InxGa1-xN/GaN heterojunction configurations to maximize energy conversion efficiency. Beyond technical characterization, the work adopts an interdisciplinary methodology integrating innovation management and cost engineering. The analysis focuses on systematically reducing the cost per peak watt (Wp) through economies of scale and global supply chain optimization. Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) modeling demonstrates that the efficiency gains of InGaN alloys offset higher initial production costs compared to conventional silicon technologies. Ultimately, this study shows that a strong synergy between material innovation and techno-economic planning is the essential driver for the massive and sustainable deployment of third-generation photovoltaics technologies worldwide.

Author

Dr Zine eddine Kaddeche (Faculty of E.A.S, Istanbul Kent University)

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