Cu2GeS3 is creatively synthesized from Gu-Ge alloy prepared by combustion method. The optical band gap of Cu2GeS3 is determined to be 1.5 eV measured by UV–Vis. The Cu2GeS3 has a proper carrier concentration of 1016 cm−3 lower than Cu2SnS3. 2.67% efficiency Cu2GeS3 solar cell is obtained with a large Voc of 592 mV.