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Method for metallizing front electrode of n-type solar cell

US11961926B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 13, 2019
Grant dateApr 16, 2024
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/50

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for metallizing a front electrode of an N-type solar cell, including: treating an N-type crystalline silicon substrate to form a p+ doped region and a front surface passivation anti-reflection coating on a front surface of the N-type crystalline silicon substrate in an inside-out sequence, printing an aluminum paste on the front surface passivation anti-reflection coating to form a first finger, overprinting a silver paste on the first finger to form a second finger, and printing a front silver paste on the first finger to form a busbar. In the present invention, the superposition of the second finger on the first finger can reduce line resistance while ensuring a good ohmic contact, which further improves the photoelectric conversion efficiency of solar cells. Moreover, since no grooving procedure is required, the process is simplified and cost-efficient.

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