Silicon concentrator solar cell research
- Univ. of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW (AU). Centre for Photovoltaic Devices and Systems
This report describes work conducted between December 1990 and May 1992 continuing research on silicon concentrator solar cells. The objectives of the work were to improve the performance of high-efficiency cells upon p-type substrates, to investigate the ultraviolet stability of such cells, to develop concentrator cells based on n-type substrates, and to transfer technology to appropriate commercial environments. Key results include the identification of contact resistance between boron-defused areas and rear aluminum as the source of anomalously large series resistance in both p- and n-type cells. A major achievement of the present project was the successful transfer of cell technology to both Applied Solar Energy Corporation and Solarex Corporation.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States); New South Wales Univ., Kensington, NSW (Australia). Centre for Photovoltaic Devices and Systems
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-76DP00789
- OSTI ID:
- 10176414
- Report Number(s):
- SAND--93-7049; ON: DE93018489
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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