Back-contacted thin-film GaAs solar cells

Chung Yu Hong, Yu Chen Lin, Kuan Ying Ho, Jia Ling Tsai, Zhan Tien Chien, Yuh Renn Wu, Albert Lin, Wu Yih Uen, Gou Chung Chi, Peichen Yu

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Abstract

In this work, we present a thin-film GaAs solar cell employing via contacts for forming a back-contacted solar cell to eliminate light blocking effects and enhance photon recycling at the same time. The fabrication procedure and the characterization of the fabricated devices are discussed in this paper. From our measurement, a conversion efficiency of 6.5%, open circuit voltage of 0.95 V, and a current density of 8.6mA/cm 2 under one-sun illumination were obtained in a 5×5 mm cell.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 IEEE 43rd Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages3629-3631
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9781509027248
DOIs
StatePublished - 18 Nov 2016
Event43rd IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2016 - Portland, United States
Duration: 5 Jun 201610 Jun 2016

Publication series

NameConference Record of the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference
Volume2016-November
ISSN (Print)0160-8371

Conference

Conference43rd IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPortland
Period5/06/1610/06/16

Keywords

  • back-contacted
  • GaAs solar cells
  • thin film

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