Title :
Solar cells from polysilicon rods
Author :
Martinez, J. ; Alonso, B. ; Criado, A. ; Piqueras, J.
Author_Institution :
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Insiituto de Fisica del Estado Sólido (C.S.I.C.¿U.A.M.), Madrid, Spain
Abstract :
The photovoltaic properties of p¿n junctions made from 1-pass zone melting polycrystalline silicon rods are presented. This solution is considered as an intermediate step for similar cells, but from semielectronic grade polysilicon material. Efficiencies of up to 5.6% have been obtained, even without antireflection coatings.
Keywords :
p-n homojunctions; photovoltaic cells; solar cells; p-n junctions; photovoltaic properties; polysilicon rods; solar cells;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19760514
