Arrays of ultrathin silicon solar microcells
US8679888B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 24, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P70/50
Abstract
Provided are solar cells, photovoltaics and related methods for making solar cells, wherein the solar cell is made of ultrathin solar grade or low quality silicon. In an aspect, the invention is a method of making a solar cell by providing a solar cell substrate having a receiving surface and assembling a printable semiconductor element on the receiving surface of the substrate via contact printing. The semiconductor element has a thickness that is less than or equal to 100 μm and, for example, is made from low grade Si.
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