23% efficient n-type crystalline silicon solar cells with passivated partial rear contacts

James Bullock, Yimao Wan, Xu Zhaoran, Di Yan, Pheng Phang, Mark Hettick, Chris Samundsett, Ziv Hameiri, Andres Cuevas, Ali Javey

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    Abstract

    Over the past three years a new family of high efficiency n-type crystalline silicon cells featuring passivated partial rear contacts (PRC) has emerged. These cells take advantage of the unique contact properties obtained by introducing thin metal compound interlayers, such as TiO x and LiFx, between the metallic electrode and the silicon absorber. This paper explores the concept and potential advantages of the n-type passivated PRC cell. In particular, the recent fabrication of a cell at 23.1%, featuring a less-than 1% TiOx/LiFx /Al passivated PRC, demonstrates the compatibility of this concept with high efficiency designs.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication2018 IEEE 7th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, WCPEC 2018 - A Joint Conference of 45th IEEE PVSC, 28th PVSEC and 34th EU PVSEC
    PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
    Pages3481-3483
    Number of pages3
    ISBN (Electronic)9781538685297
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 26 Nov 2018
    Event7th IEEE World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, WCPEC 2018 - Waikoloa Village, United States
    Duration: 10 Jun 201815 Jun 2018

    Publication series

    Name2018 IEEE 7th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, WCPEC 2018 - A Joint Conference of 45th IEEE PVSC, 28th PVSEC and 34th EU PVSEC

    Conference

    Conference7th IEEE World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, WCPEC 2018
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityWaikoloa Village
    Period10/06/1815/06/18

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