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Semiconductor layer, solar cell using it, and production methods and applications thereof

US6916981B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 22, 2001
Grant dateJul 12, 2005
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Expiry dateSep 20, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The objects of the present invention are to provide semiconductor layers for obtaining solar cells having a relatively high energy conversion efficiency, solar cells using the same, and their production methods and uses; all of which are solved by providing semiconductor layers that are used in solar cells and constructed by semiconductor particle groups having a plurality of peaks in particle size distribution, solar cells using the same, and their production methods and uses.

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