P-type Hybrid Heterojunction Solar Cells Naturally Incorporating Gettering and Bulk Hydrogenation

Moonyong Kim, Daniel Chen, Jianwei Shi, Malcolm Abbott, Zachary Holman, Stuart Wenham, Brett Hallam

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3 Scopus citations

Abstract

A p-type hybrid heterojunction solar cell structure and process sequence are presented with laser-doped, plated front contacts and a rear amorphous silicon-based heterojunction structure. External quantum efficiency measurements and wafer ray-tracing simulations show the optical advantages of the hybrid structure compared to a pure heterojunction device by avoiding light absorption in amorphous silicon and transparent conductive oxides on the front surface. The hybrid structure allows for natural incorporation of gettering and bulk hydrogenation throughout cell fabrication. Initial cell results demonstrate a VOC of 657 mV, with less than 0.1% absolute efficiency loss due to light-induced degradation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
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.
Pages2027-2031
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781538685297
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 26 2018
Event7th IEEE World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, WCPEC 2018 - Waikoloa Village, United States
Duration: Jun 10 2018Jun 15 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

Other

Other7th IEEE World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, WCPEC 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWaikoloa Village
Period6/10/186/15/18

Keywords

  • crystalline silicon
  • gettering
  • hydrogen
  • photovoltaic cells

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

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