Optimized metallization patterns for large-area silicon solar cellsDesign criteria is presented for optimizing the front-surface metallization pattern of large-area silicon solar cells. A computer program calculates the spacing of metal fingers which minimizes resistive and shadowing losses. Finger spacing and efficiency for the optimum design are presented as a function of finger width and cell size. It is shown that quantitative evaluation of metallization pattern options can be made without cell fabrication.
Document ID
19780027043
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Matzen, W. T. (Texas Instruments, Inc. Dallas, TX, United States)
Chiang, S. Y. (Texas Instruments, Inc. Dallas, TX, United States)
Carbajal, B. G. (Texas Instruments, Inc. Dallas, Tex., United States)