Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
The observed low open-circuit voltage in 0.1 Ohm-cm solar cells is probably related to an excessively high diode saturation current. Theoretical studies conducted by Lindholm et al. (1975) and by Godlewski et al. (1975) have shown that a high saturation current could be produced by either high recombination rates or bandgap narrowing effects. A description is given of an investigation which shows that bandgap narrowing effects have a first order significance in determining the charge carrier transport controlling the open-circuit voltage of 0.1 Ohm-cm silicon solar cells.
Keywords:
ENERGY PRODUCTION AND CONVERSION
Type:
Materials Research Conference; Jun 23, 1976 - Jun 25, 1976; Salt Lake City, UT
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