n-type silicon material

Fiacre Rougieux*, Gianluca Coletti, Sean Gaal, Bowen Guo, Nannan Fu, Jordi Veirman, AnYao Liu, Eivind Johannes Øvrelid

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Abstract

n-type silicon feedstock and wafers are key photovoltaic (PV) enabling technologies for high-efficiency solar cells. This chapter reviews the rapidly evolving field of growth technologies, wafering technologies, and materials engineering methods. First, we review key silicon sources for n-type solar cells and present various recharging technologies. We then present the impact of impurities on silicon solar cells with a focus on metallic impurities, oxide precipitates, and thermal donors. We then present strategies to mitigate the impact of metallic impurities via gettering. Lastly, we evaluate the cost of ownership for n-type ingot growth and wafering.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationn-Type Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaics
Subtitle of host publicationTechnology, applications and economics
EditorsDelfina Muñoz, Radovan Kopecek
Place of PublicationLondon
PublisherInstitution of Engineering and Technology
Chapter2
Pages27-68
Number of pages42
ISBN (Electronic)9781839531774
ISBN (Print)9781839531767
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022

Publication series

NameIET Energy Engineering Series
Volume175

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