Silicon Solar Cell Metallization and Module Technology

Thorsten Dullweber, "Silicon Solar Cell Metallization and Module Technology "
English | ISBN: 183953155X | 2022 | 570 pages | PDF | 19 MB
In solar cell production, metallization is the manufacturing of metal contacts at the surfaces of solar cells in order to collect the photo-generated current for use. Being one of the most expensive steps in solar cell fabrication, it plays both an electrical and an optical role, because the contacts contribute to shading, and to the series resistance of solar cells. In addition, metal contacts may reduce the solar cells voltage due to charge carrier recombination at the metal / silicon interface. Addressing these challenges could increase solar cell conversion efficiency while cutting their production costs.