Current status of solar cell performance of unconventional silicon sheetsIt is pointed out that activities in recent years directed towards reduction in the cost of silicon solar cells for terrestrial photovoltaic applications have resulted in impressive advancements in the area of silicon sheet formation from melt. The techniques used in the process of sheet formation can be divided into two general categories. All approaches in one category require subsequent ingot wavering. The various procedures of the second category produce silicon in sheet form. The performance of baseline solar cells is discussed. The baseline process included identification marking, slicing to size, and surface treatment (etch-polishing) when needed. Attention is also given to the performance of cells with process variations, and the effects of sheet quality on performance and processing.
Document ID
19820040615
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Yoo, H. I. (Applied Solar Energy Corp. City of Industry, CA, United States)
Liu, J. K. (California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena CA, United States)