High efficiency silicon MINP solar cells

Conference · Tue May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1984 · Conf. Rec. IEEE Photovoltaic Spec. Conf.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5902658

Olsen, L C; Addis, F W; Dunham, G; Miller, W A

Investigations of high efficiency MINP silicon solar cells are discussed. Emphasis is placed on cell characterization to develop a basic understanding of current transport mechanisms which limit cell efficiency. Fabrication and characterization of cells are discussed which are based on 0.2 ohm-cm substrates, diffused emitters on the order of 0.15 to 0.20 ..mu..m deep, and with Mg MIS collector grids. A total area, AM1 efficiency of 16.8% has been achieved. Detailed analyses of photocurrent and currentloss mechanisms are presented and utilized to predict future directions of research.

• Research Organization: Joint Center for Graduate Study, Richland, WA
• OSTI ID: 5902658
• Report Number(s): CONF-840561-
• Journal Information: Conf. Rec. IEEE Photovoltaic Spec. Conf.; (United States), Conference: 17. IEEE photovoltaic specialists conference, Orlando, FL, USA, 1 May 1984
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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14 SOLAR ENERGY
SILICON SOLAR CELLS
EFFICIENCY
ELECTRIC CURRENTS
FABRICATION
POWER LOSSES
DIFFUSION
ENERGY TRANSFER
FORECASTING
MAGNESIUM
SOLAR COLLECTORS
SUBSTRATES
ALKALINE EARTH METALS
CURRENTS
DIRECT ENERGY CONVERTERS
ELEMENTS
ENERGY LOSSES
EQUIPMENT
LOSSES
METALS
PHOTOELECTRIC CELLS
PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS
SOLAR CELLS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
140501* - Solar Energy Conversion- Photovoltaic Conversion