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High efficiency micromorph tandem cells

US8846434B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 17, 2010
Grant dateSep 30, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/548

Abstract

A method for manufacturing a micromorph tandem cell is disclosed. The micromorph tandem cell comprises a μc-Si:H bottom cell and an a-Si:H top cell, an LPCVD ZnO front contact layer and a ZnO back contact in combination with a white reflector. The method comprises the steps of The micromorph tandem cell can achieve a stabilized efficiency of 10.6%.

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