Silicon Solar Cell Optimization.

Abstract

This research program has resulted in improvements in vertical junction solar cell techniques leading to higher efficiencies and improved handleability. Vertical junction solar cells have now been fabricated with AMO conversion efficiency greater than 15% (25 C). A variety of cells have been fabricated including different groove depths, substrate thicknesses and bulk resistivities. Cell performance has been measured both before and after irradiation. Theoretical analyses has been performed to generate computer models of I-V curves for various cell geometries. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA106005

Entities

People

  • Alan L. Scheinine
  • Eileen Sparks
  • John H. Wohlgemuth

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Antireflection Coatings
  • Coatings
  • Computer Programs
  • Current Density
  • Electrons
  • Equations
  • Fabrication
  • Geometry
  • High Temperature
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Numerical Analysis
  • Optical Properties
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Radiation
  • Refractive Index

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Solar Photovoltaics and Thermoelectric Devices.