DocumentCode
2611380
Title
Improvements in direct-cast semicrystalline silicon solar cells
Author
Somberg, H.
Author_Institution
Global Photovoltaic Specialists Inc., Canoga Park, CA, USA
fYear
1990
fDate
21-25 May 1990
Firstpage
608
Abstract
Thin semicrystalline silicon solar cells made from a direct-cast method with passivated grains were applied with a back-surface field for voltage enhancement. The mold coating, was modified in order to improve release of very thin wafers (0.15 mm) from the mold. With a surface finish of <10 μm, very thin wafers can be easily removed from the mold without breakage and mold coating longevity can be improved
Keywords
elemental semiconductors; semiconductor technology; silicon; solar cells; back-surface field; direct-cast semicrystalline silicon solar cells; mold coating; passivated grains; surface finish; thin wafers; voltage enhancement; Aluminum; Coatings; Costs; Photovoltaic cells; Rapid thermal processing; Silicon; Surface finishing; Thermal spraying; Universal Serial Bus; Voltage;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, 1990., Conference Record of the Twenty First IEEE
Conference_Location
Kissimmee, FL
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/PVSC.1990.111691
Filename
111691
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