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Phase I of the Automated Array Assembly Task of the Low Cost Silicon Solar Array Project. Motorola report No. 2258/1. Technical quarterly report No. 1

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7154346· OSTI ID:7154346
Phase I of the Automated Array Assembly Task, LCSSAP, is concerned with a comprehensive assessment of the improvements in existing technology that may be needed in order to develop, by 1985, an industrial capability for low cost, mass production of very durable silicon solar photovoltaic modules and arrays. Design criteria for efficient solar cells are discussed, emphasis being given to front metal surface pattern and texture etched front surfaces. A generalized processing matrix, containing competing methods for solar cell manufacturing steps, is outlined. The steps in this processing matrix are discussed and characterized according to immediate and potential usefulness. Representative steps have been chosen for empirical evaluation.
Research Organization:
Motorola, Inc., Phoenix, Ariz. (USA). Semiconductor Group
OSTI ID:
7154346
Report Number(s):
ERDA/JPL/954363-76/1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English