This study investigates the performance characteristics of electrodeposited (ED) silver nanowires (AgNWs) networks as transparent conducting electrodes (TCEs) considering Cu(In,Ga)Se2 (CIGS) thin-film solar cells. The electrodeposition process uniformly deposits silver onto a network of spin-coated AgNWs, resulting in the enlargement of individual nanowire diameters and the formation of stronger interconnections between the AgNWs. This structural enhancement significantly improves both the electrical conductivity and thermal stability of the ED AgNW networks, making them more efficient and robust for practical applications in solar cells. The study comprehensively examines the optoelectronic properties of the ED AgNW networks, encompassing total and specular transmittance, transmission haze values, and sheet resistance, with varying durations of silver electrodeposition. Additionally, this study presents the current density (J)-voltage (V) characteristics of CIGS thin-film solar cells employing the ED AgNW TCEs, revealing how electrodeposition duration impacts overall device performance. These findings offer valuable insights for optimizing TCEs in not only thin-film solar cells but also in other optoelectronic devices, highlighting the potential for improved long-term stability across various applications without compromising performance.

Abstract
1. Introduction
2. Experimental Procedure
    2.1. ED AgNW TCE fabrication
    2.2. CIGS device fabrication
    2.3. Measurement of optoelectrical properties
3. Results and Discussion
4. Conclusion
Acknowledgement
References

• Sangyeob Lee(Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Hanbat National University, Daejeon 34158, Republic of Korea) Corresponding author
• Choong-Heui Chung(Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Hanbat National University, Daejeon 34158, Republic of Korea)
• Ashish Arun Patil(Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Hanbat National University, Daejeon 34158, Republic of Korea)