Journal
PROGRESS IN PHOTOVOLTAICS
Volume 26, Issue 6, Pages 369-376Publisher
WILEY
DOI: 10.1002/pip.2994
Keywords
multilayer models; optical properties; pyramidal texture; silicon heterojunction; solar cells
Funding
- European Regional Development Fund [CZ.02.1.01/0.0/0.0/16_013/0001791]
- Czech Science Foundation [15-08971S]
- French National Research Agency [ANR-10-EQPX-50]
- [SP2017/99]
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Silicon heterojunction solar cells with pyramidal textured surfaces created by different etching conditions and their properties related to device efficiency (short-circuit current density and open-circuit voltage) are studied. An easy-to-apply model is proposed to estimate reflection losses, optimize the multilayer structure of the solar cell, and enhance photovoltaic conversion efficiency. The effects of etching treatments and pyramid geometry on overall device performance are discussed in detail. The study is completed by measurement of pyramid vertex angles of different textures. A difference from the expected and generally accepted theoretical value of 70.52 degrees is demonstrated and explained based on observation from high-resolution transmission electron microscopy. The multilayer structure of silicon heterojunction solar cells is optimized with respect to various pyramid vertex angles, using the designed optical model to minimize absorption and reflection losses.
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