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Solar cells having hybrid architectures including differentiated p-type and n-type regions with offset contacts

US12230724B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2023
Grant dateFeb 18, 2025
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P70/50

Abstract

A solar cell, and methods of fabricating said solar cell, are disclosed. The solar cell can include a first emitter region over a substrate, the first emitter region having a perimeter around a portion of the substrate. A first conductive contact is electrically coupled to the first emitter region at a location outside of the perimeter of the first emitter region.

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