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Interconnect resistance of photovoltaic submodulesSmall area amorphous silicon solar cells generally have higher efficiencies than large interconnected submodules. Among the reasons for the differences in performance are the lack of large area uniformity, the effect of nonzero tin oxide sheet resistance, and possibly pinholes in the various layers. Another and usually small effect that can contribute to reduced performance of interconnected cells is the resistance of the interconnection i.e., the series resistance introduced by the metal to tin oxide contact through silicon. Proper processing problems to avoid poor contacts are discussed.
Document ID
19860003299
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Volltrauer, H.
(Chronar Corp. Princeton, NJ, United States)
Eser, E.
(Chronar Corp. Princeton, NJ, United States)
Delahoy, A. E.
(Chronar Corp. Princeton, NJ, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1985
Publication Information
Publication: JPL Reliability and Eng. of Thin-Film Photovoltaic Modules
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Accession Number
86N12767
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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