Min m.i.s. schottky barrier solar cells¿a review

Problems inherent in conventional p-n junction solar cells are discussed. The principle of operation of min m.i.s. solar cells is then described. Among other advantages it is shown that the min m.i.s. solar cells are capable of giving a much higher Voc compared to the p-n junction solarcells. Problems associated with the min m.i.s. solar cells are also discussed. These include the incompatibility of light transmission and conductivity properties of the metal contact in the case of the contact covering the whole of the top surface, the contact linewidth/space ratio in the case of grating cells, resistivity dependence of Voc and degradation of cell performance in time.