Hybrid heterojunction solar cell fabrication using a metal layer mask
US8183081B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 16, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P70/50
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention generally provide a high efficiency solar cell using a novel processing sequence to form a solar cell device. In one embodiment, the methods include forming one or more layers on a backside of a solar cell substrate prior to the texturing process to prevent attack of the backside surface of the substrate. In one embodiment, the one or more layers are a metalized backside contact structure that is formed on the backside of the solar cell substrate. In another embodiment, the one or more layers are a chemical resistant dielectric layer that is formed over the backside of the solar cell substrate.
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