Integrated type amorphous silicon solar cell

Journal Article · Sat Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1984 · Am. Ceram. Soc. Bull.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5789285

Kuwano, Y

Two main technologies for low cost solar cells using amorphous silicon (a-Si) film have been developed. A new PCVD (Plasma Chemical Vapor Deposition) fabrication process in which p,i, and n layers of a-Si are deposited in consecutive, separated reaction chambers, has been developed. In this process, high quality a-Si films are produced, because the undesirable mixing of dopants is prevented. And a new type of solar cell, an integrated type a-Si solar cell module in which several a-Si solar cells are connected in series, and which can generate high voltage from a single substrate, has also been developed. The optimum design theory for this new type of solar cell module is discussed here. The mass production of this type cell module has already begun for use in consumer applications. A 2kW class demonstration plant consisting of a-Si solar cell panels was constructed for the development of a power generating system.

• Research Organization: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd., Osaka
• OSTI ID: 5789285
• Journal Information: Am. Ceram. Soc. Bull.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Ceram. Soc. Bull.; (United States) Vol. 63:9; ISSN ACSBA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

14 SOLAR ENERGY
140501* -- Solar Energy Conversion-- Photovoltaic Conversion
AMORPHOUS STATE
CHEMICAL COATING
CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION
DEPOSITION
DIRECT ENERGY CONVERTERS
ELEMENTS
EQUIPMENT
FABRICATION
FILMS
PHOTOELECTRIC CELLS
PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS
SEMIMETALS
SILICON
SILICON SOLAR CELLS
SOLAR CELLS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
SURFACE COATING