Silver sulfide (Ag 2 S) quantum dots (QDs) exhibit promising candidature for low-cost solution-processed photovoltaic devices due to its narrow band gap, high optical absorption coefficient, and being composed of environment friendly materials. In this work, we have synthesized a series of different sized and nearly monodispersed Ag 2 S quantum dots by using thioacetamide as sulfur source at relatively low temperature (< 100 8C). Transmission electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction studies suggests that the as-synthesized QD S are nearly monodisperse and highly crystalline. The optical band gap and energy levels of valence and conduction bands were determined by absorption and ultraviolet photoemission spectroscopy, respectively. A hybrid solar cell based on blends of poly (3-hexylthiophene) and Ag 2 S QDs were fabricated and tested for photovoltaic application. The results indicate that Ag 2 S QDs are promising material for the fabrication of low cost and environment friendly polymer-QDs hybrid optoelectronics devices.