Title :
High efficiency nano-structured photovoltaic cell
Author :
Choi, David ; Choi, Kyu
Author_Institution :
Qsolar Technol., Inc., Cupertino, CA, USA
Abstract :
The Qsolar Nano-Structure (QNS) cell is a three dimensional nano-structured silicon PV cell that merges well-known semiconductor processing technology and existing PV technology in a cost-effective way. The QNS cell structure significantly boosts energy output 1.8 times over conventional silicon solar cells by increasing junction area, maximizing light absorption, maximizing carrier capture, and minimizing contact resistance.
Keywords :
absorption; nanostructured materials; photovoltaic cells; silicon; solar cells; PV technology; QNS cell structure silicon solar cells; Qsolar nanostructure cell; Si; absorption; contact resistance; cost-effective way; high efficiency nanostructured photovoltaic cell; maximizing carrier capture; semiconductor processing technology; three dimensional nanostructured silicon PV cell; Junctions; Performance evaluation; Radiative recombination; Reliability; Resistance; Silicon; photovoltaic cells; silicon;
Conference_Titel :
Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC), 2012 38th IEEE
Conference_Location :
Austin, TX
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-0064-3
DOI :
10.1109/PVSC.2012.6317561
