Internship | R&D of Tandem Solar Cells, Modules and PV Systems

We want to accelerate the market introduction of the Tandem Solar Energy technology. Tandem technology overcomes the current limit of photovoltaic modules namely the single-junction efficiency-limit by better using the light spectrum. Tandem enables efficiency potential up to 40% and beyond. The project deals with three main pillars:

• Developing advanced tandem devices, bifacial and with different electrical configurations (4T, 2T) and their interconnections and encapsulation into modules.
• Reliability of modules including accelerated aging test, outdoor test and fabrication of minimodules.
• Improved light management and energy yield calculation including prototyping and testing.

The work consists in hands-on experience and data collection and analysis as well as modelling (optical) and validation.

You want to work on the precursor of your career; an internship gives you an opportunity to take a good look at your prospective future employer. TNO goes a step further. It’s not just looking that interests us; you and your knowledge are essential to our innovation. That’s why we attach a great deal of value to your personal and professional development. You will, of course, be properly supervised during your internship and be given the scope for you to get the best out of yourself. Naturally, we provide suitable internship compensation.

TNO is an independent research organisation whose expertise and research make an important contribution to the competitiveness of companies and organisations, to the economy and to the quality of society as a whole. Innovation with purpose is what TNO stands for. With 3000 people we develop knowledge not for its own sake but for practical application. To create new products that make life more pleasant and valuable and help companies innovate. To find creative answers to the questions posed by society. We work for a variety of customers: governments, companies, service providers and non-governmental organisations. Working together on new knowledge, better products and clear recommendations for policy and processes. In everything we do, impact is the key. Our product and process innovations and recommendations are only worth something if our customers can use them to boost their competitiveness. We are an international team with diverse cultural background. We embrace everyone with respect, open mind and warm heart.