Deposited-silicon film solar cell
US5057163A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 4, 1988 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2008 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/52
Abstract
A thin-film photovoltaic solar cell features a thin polycrystalline silicon active semiconductor formed over a conductive ceramic substrate. Between the substrate and the adjacent active semiconductor layer is a barrier layer which provides for reflection of light, minimizes back surface recombination and prevents contamination of the active semiconductor.
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