Title :
Thin silicon solar cells fabricated on cost optimized float zone silicon
Author :
Clausen, Thomas ; Vedde, Jan ; Jensen, Leif ; Nielsen, Anne ; Andersen, Ole ; Larsen, Theis L. ; Jorgensen, Anders M.
Author_Institution :
Topsil Semicond. Mater. A-S, Frederikssund, Denmark
Abstract :
The monocrystalline PV-FZ/sup /spl trade// float zone silicon product is presented with emphasis on the bulk characteristics of the product. It is demonstrated that the effective bulk lifetime can be guaranteed in all points including the periphery of the PV-FZ/sup /spl trade// ingot. A back contacted thin film solar cell design is presented and a processing roadmap for high efficiency solar cells is described.
Keywords :
elemental semiconductors; semiconductor thin films; silicon; solar cells; Si; cost optimized float zone silicon; monocrystalline PV-FZ/sup /spl trade// ingot; monocrystalline photovoltaic solar cells; processing roadmap; thin silicon solar cell design;
Conference_Titel :
Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, 2003. Proceedings of 3rd World Conference on
Conference_Location :
Osaka, Japan
Print_ISBN :
4-9901816-0-3
