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Thin film photovoltaic cell and a method of manufacturing the same

US4231808A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 5, 1979
Grant dateNov 4, 1980
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Expiry dateSep 5, 1999

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/547

Abstract

An improved type of thin film photovoltaic cell can be produced by forming a thin layer of n-type CdTe up to 2 micron thick on a conductive support, heat-treating the CdTe layer at 80.degree. to 210.degree. C. for 20 to 180 minutes, and providing on the free surface of the heat-treated CdTe layer a transparent electrode.

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