Applied Physics Letters · 1988 · 37 citations · 3 references
EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMaterials ScienceOptoelectronicsSemiconductor DevicesSemiconductor MaterialsOptoelectronic DevicesPhotovoltaic DevicesPhotovoltaic MaterialsSemiconductor Device MaterialsSolar Cell MaterialsSolar CellsDevice EfficiencyElectrical ResistivityPhotovoltaic SystemsResistivitySilicon Solar CellsSolar Cell CharacterizationSolar Cell Device PhysicsSpectral Response Characterization
Improvements in the performance of silicon solar cells based on a novel, laser grooved, buried contact approach are described. Independently confirmed energy conversion efficiencies as high as 19.8% are reported for cells of 12 cm2 area, as are the resistivity dependence of efficiency, spectral response data, and the results of laser beam induced current scans. The potential for further improvement is also discussed.
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27.5-percent silicon concentrator solar cells
Ronald A. Sinton, Young Kwark, J.Y. Gan et al. · IEEE Electron Device Letters · 1986 · 200 citations
20% efficiency silicon solar cells
Andrew Blakers, Martin A. Green · Applied Physics Letters · 1986 · 150 citations