Photovoltaic properties of n-CdS/p-CdTe heterojunctions prepared by spray pyrolysis

Journal Article · Fri Apr 15 04:00:00 EST 1977 · Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.89428· OSTI ID:7125644

Ma, Y Y; Fahrenbruch, A L; Bube, R H

Heterojunction solar cells of n-CdS/p-CdTe have been prepared by deposition of CdS films by spray pyrolysis on single-crystal CdTe to produce solar efficiencies greater than 6% without optimization or correction for reflection loss. Cells prepared by this method therefore compare favorably with cells prepared by vacuum evaporation of CdS. In addition, the highest open-circuit voltage (0.74 V) observed to date in an efficient n-CdS/p-CdTe solar cell has been produced by this fabrication process.

• Research Organization: Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305
• OSTI ID: 7125644
• Journal Information: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 30:8; ISSN APPLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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CADMIUM TELLURIDE SOLAR CELLS
CADMIUM TELLURIDES
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INTERFACES
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ORIENTATION
PERFORMANCE
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PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS
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