Abstract
The status and development of the thin-film polycrystalline silicon solar cell are reviewed. The effects of polycrystallinity and thickness upon material and solar cell performance are assessed for the purpose of defining thin film for this semiconductor. The major, existing research problems for this device are discussed, including those relating to material production, growth methodologies, grain boundary passivation, junction formation, contacting, device configurations, technology, scale-up, costing and degradation/reliability.
| Original language | American English |
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| Pages | 281-286 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| State | Published - 1980 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Conf Rec IEEE Photovoltaic Spec Conf 14th - San Diego, CA, USA Duration: 7 Jan 1980 → 10 Jan 1980 |
Conference
| Conference | Conf Rec IEEE Photovoltaic Spec Conf 14th |
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| City | San Diego, CA, USA |
| Period | 7/01/80 → 10/01/80 |
NREL Publication Number
- ACNR/CP-213-4182