Polycrystalline silicon thin-film solar cells on glass

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作者
Gall, S. [1 ]
Becker, C. [1 ]
Conrad, E. [1 ]
Dogan, P. [1 ]
Fenske, F. [1 ]
Gorka, B. [1 ]
Lee, K. Y. [1 ]
Rau, B. [1 ]
Ruske, F. [1 ]
Rech, B. [1 ]
机构
[1] Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin Mat & Energie GmbH, Dept Silicon Photovolta SE1, D-12489 Berlin, Germany
关键词
Polycrystalline; Silicon; Thin-film; Solar cells; ALUMINUM-INDUCED CRYSTALLIZATION; LAYER EXCHANGE;
D O I
10.1016/j.solmat.2008.11.029
中图分类号
TE [石油、天然气工业]; TK [能源与动力工程];
学科分类号
0807 ; 0820 ;
摘要
Poly-Si thin-film solar cells on glass feature the potential to reach single-junction efficiencies of 15% or even higher at low costs. In this paper innovative approaches are discussed, which could lead to substantial efficiency improvements and significant cost reductions: (i) preparation of large-grained poly-Si films using the 'seed layer concept' targeting at high material quality, (ii) utilization of ZnO:Al-coated glass enabling simple contacting and light-trapping schemes, (iii) utilization of high-rate electron-beam evaporation for the absorber deposition offering a high potential for cost reduction. (C) 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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页码:1004 / 1008
页数:5
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