Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells: Carbon to Silicon — A Paradigm Shift in Electricity Generation, Volume 1

Zaidi, Saleem Hussain

This book focuses on crystalline silicon solar cell science and technology. It is written from the perspective of an experimentalist with extensive hands-on experience in modeling, fabrication, and characterization. A practical approach to solar cell fabrication is presented in terms of its three components: materials, electrical, and optical. The materials section describes wafer processing methods including saw damage removal, texturing, diffusion, and surface passivation. The electrical section focuses on formation of ohmic contacts on n and p-doped surfaces. The optical section illustrates light interaction with textured silicon surfaces in terms of geometrical, diffractive and physical optics, transmission, and surface photovoltage (SPV) spectroscopy. A final chapter analyzes performance of solar cells, fabricated with a wide range of process parameters. A brief economic analysis on the merits of crystalline silicon-based photovoltaic technology as a cottage industry is also included.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2022-08-04

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783030733810

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-73379-7

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 258