Heterojunction Solar Cell with Passivated Emitter Surface

A high-efficiency heterojunction solar cell wherein a thin emitter layer (preferably Ga.sub.0.52 In.sub.0.48 P) forms a heterojunction with a GaAs absorber layer. A passivating window layer of defined composition is disposed over the emitter layer. The conversion efficiency of the solar cell is at least 25.7%. The solar cell preferably includes a passivating layer between the substrate and the absorber layer. An anti-reflection coating is preferably disposed over the window layer.

Patents:
US 5,316,593   [MORE INFO]

Inventor(s): Jerry M. Olson; Sarah R. Kurtz

Type of Offer: Licensing



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