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NASA NTRS · 19850023326

High Efficiency Large Area Polysilicon Solar Cells

Abstract

Large area (100 sq cm) polysilicon solar cells having efficiencies of up to 14.1% (100 mW/sq cm, 25 C) were fabricated and a detailed analysis was performed to identify the efficiency loss mechanisms. The 1-5 characteristics of the best cell were dominated by recombination in the quasi-neutral base due to the combination of minority carrier diffusion length and base resistivity. An analysis of the microstructural defects present in the material and their effect on the electrical properties is presented.

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Johnson, S. M., Winter, C.. 1985-05-15. High Efficiency Large Area Polysilicon Solar Cells. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19850023326

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