Characterization of dielectric layer, laser damage and edge recombination in miniature silicon solar cells

Date

2010

Authors

Zin, Ngwe Soe
Blakers, Andrew

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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE Inc)

Abstract

Miniature silicon solar cells (8 × 2.0 mm2) are being fabricated for use in tandem-cell concentrator systems. Several factors combine to make the achievement of high efficiency problematical. These include surface, bulk and edge recombination. The latter

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Keywords: Bulk carrier; Concentrator systems; Dielectric layer; High efficiency; High-temperature annealing; High-temperature anneals; Laser scribing; Laser-induced damage and edge recombination; Lifetime degradation; LPCVD nitride; Measurement techniques; P-n junc Carrier lifetime degradation; Laser-induced damage and edge recombination; LPCVD nitride; QSSPC

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Proceedings of PVSC 2010

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Conference paper

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