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  • Deposition of CdTe absorber layer using close-spaced sublimation on flexible glass.
  • Mechanical testing involving repeated strain application (0.15%).

    • Main Results:

    • Achieved a cell conversion efficiency of 10.9% for the flexible CdTe/CdS solar cells.
    • Flexible glass substrates tolerated high growth temperatures and post-growth processes.
    • Repeatedly applied strain of 0.15% had a negligible effect on cell performance.
    • Demonstrated a thin films-on-compliant substrate structure without compromising efficiency.

    Conclusions:

    • Flexible CdTe/CdS thin-film solar cells can be successfully fabricated on bendable glass substrates.
    • The developed solar cells exhibit high efficiency and excellent mechanical stability.
    • This approach offers a promising pathway for durable, flexible photovoltaic devices.