Window layer development for microcrystalline silicon solar cells in n-i-p configuration

被引:20
作者
Boettler, Wanjiao [1 ]
Smirnov, Vladimir [1 ]
Lambertz, Andreas [1 ]
Huepkes, Juergen [1 ]
Finger, Friedhelm [1 ]
机构
[1] Forschungszentrum Julich, IEF Photovolta 5, D-52425 Julich, Germany
来源
PHYSICA STATUS SOLIDI C - CURRENT TOPICS IN SOLID STATE PHYSICS, VOL 7 NO 3-4 | 2010年 / 7卷 / 3-4期
关键词
TRANSITION; TRANSPORT;
D O I
10.1002/pssc.200982833
中图分类号
TM [电工技术]; TN [电子技术、通信技术];
学科分类号
0808 ; 0809 ;
摘要
The development of p-type and front ZnO layers, being window layers in n-i-p solar cells, is considered in this work. Electrical and optical properties of these layers were investigated on glass substrates, subject to thickness and doping variations. Subsequently, the effects of p-layer thickness and doping and front ZnO thickness on solar cell performance were studied. The optimal conditions for concerned layers are obtained, and discussed in terms of the built-in voltage, potential barriers and total reflection. (C) 2010 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim
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页码:1069 / 1072
页数:4
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