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Ion implantation fabrication process for thin-film crystalline silicon solar cells

US8420435B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 5, 2010
Grant dateApr 16, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P70/50
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A front contact thin-film solar cell is formed on a thin-film crystalline silicon substrate. Emitter regions, selective emitter regions, and a back surface field are formed through ion implantation processes. In yet another embodiment, a back contact thin-film solar cell is formed on a thin-film crystalline silicon substrate. Emitter regions, selective emitter regions, base regions, and a front surface field are formed through ion implantation processes.

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