Journal article
Silicon Solar Cell with Integrated Tunnel Junction for Multijunction Photovoltaic Applications
Abstract
A silicon (Si) solar cell structure with an integrated Si tunnel junction (TJ) is proposed for multijunction (MJ) solar cell applications. The TJ is fabricated on top of an ordinary Si solar cell via the proximity rapid thermal diffusion process. The fabricated solar cells with integrated TJs show nondegraded photovoltaic characteristics. The electrical performance of the TJs allows for normal operation of Si-based MJ solar cells under at least …
Authors
Yang J; Goguen J; Kleiman R
Journal
IEEE Electron Device Letters, Vol. 33, No. 12, pp. 1732–1734
Publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Publication Date
December 1, 2012
DOI
10.1109/led.2012.2217391
ISSN
0741-3106