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Systems and methods for enhanced light trapping in solar cells

US9583651B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 26, 2012
Grant dateFeb 28, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 26, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P70/50

Abstract

Methods for improving the light trapping characteristics of crystalline silicon solar cells are provided. In one embodiment, the backside surface of a crystalline silicon solar cell substrate is textured with a pulsed laser beam. The textured backside surface of the crystalline silicon solar cell substrate is then annealed to remove damage from the laser texturization process.

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