Recent progress in Si thin film technology for solar cells

Yukinori Kuwano; Shoichi Nakano; Shinya Tsuda

doi:10.1117/12.47302

1 November 1991 Recent progress in Si thin film technology for solar cells

Yukinori Kuwano, Shoichi Nakano, Shinya Tsuda

Proceedings Volume 1519, International Conference on Thin Film Physics and Applications; (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.47302
Event: International Conference on Thin Film Physics and Applications, 1991, Shanghai, China

Abstract

Progress in Si thin film technology 'specifically amorphous Si (a-Si) and polycrystalline Si (poly-Si) thin film' for solar cells is summarized here from fabrication method, material, and structural viewpoints. In addition to a-Si, primary results on poly-Si thin film research are discussed. Various applications for a-Si solar cells are mentioned, and consumer applications and a-Si solar cell photovoltaic systems are introduced. New product developments include see-through solar cells, solar cell roofing tiles, and ultra-light flexible solar cells. As for new systems, air conditioning equipment powered by solar cells is described. Looking to the future, the proposed GENESIS project is discussed.

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Yukinori Kuwano, Shoichi Nakano, and Shinya Tsuda "Recent progress in Si thin film technology for solar cells", Proc. SPIE 1519, International Conference on Thin Film Physics and Applications, (1 November 1991); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.47302

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