Nickel contacts for low cost solar cellsIt is noted that nickel metallization of silicon solar cells offers a relatively inexpensive method of making electrical contact with the surface of the cell. More expensive methods, involving precious metals and costly processes, are widely used; these have been developed for space applications, where considerations of reliability predominate over those of cost. Since recent interest in terrestrial applications of solar cells has led to an increased concern over cost, nickel has assumed a position as a major candidate for solar cell metallization. It is shown that sintering can improve the integrity of the nickel-silicon bond. Evidence that the nickel-silicon contact can survive moderate environmental stress is presented.
Document ID
19810042819
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Anderson, J. R. (Solarex Corp. Rockville, MD, United States)
Petersen, R. C. (Solarex Corp. Rockville, Md., United States)