CdTe Schottky barrier photovoltaic cell

Patent · Mon Apr 06 23:00:00 EST 1981

OSTI ID:6377192

Betz, J F; Doty, M E; Fulop, G F; Meyers, P V

A photovoltaic cell is described which comprises thin film cadmium telluride in ohmic contact with a smooth conductive substrate, preferably comprising a cadmium surface, through a cadmium-rich layer at the interface with the substrate. The cell further includes a rectifying barrier layer. Preferably, the film is electrodeposited on the substrate surface with specific materials and process conditions. Preferably also, the film or cell is subsequently treated to enhance its barrier layer interface function.

• Assignee: Ametek, Inc
• Patent Number(s): US 4260427
• OSTI ID: 6377192
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

14 SOLAR ENERGY
140501* -- Solar Energy Conversion-- Photovoltaic Conversion
ANTIREFLECTION COATINGS
CADMIUM TELLURIDE SOLAR CELLS
COATINGS
DESIGN
DIRECT ENERGY CONVERTERS
ELECTRIC CONTACTS
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
LAYERS
PHOTOELECTRIC CELLS
PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS
SCHOTTKY BARRIER SOLAR CELLS
SOLAR CELLS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT