Thin film solar cell with nickel back
US4769086A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 13, 1987 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2007 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/50
Abstract
A solar module of the type having at least two series connected solar cells which each include a transparent front-face electrode, a thin film photovoltaic device, and an aluminum back contact. A nickel film is provided over the aluminum back contact to provide improved resistance to degradation.
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