Pyramidal three-dimensional thin-film solar cells
US8035028B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 6, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/52
Abstract
A pyramidal three-dimensional thin-film solar cell, comprising a pyramidal three-dimensional thin-film solar cell substrate comprising a plurality of pyramid-shaped unit cells with emitter junction regions and doped base regions, emitter metallization regions and base metallization regions. Optionally, the pyramidal three-dimensional thin-film solar cell may be mounted on a rear mirror for improved light trapping and conversion efficiency.
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