NASA NTRS · 19760005387
Low cost silicon solar arrays
Abstract
Continuous growth methodology for silicon solar cell ribbons deals with capillary effects, die effects, thermal effects and crystal shape effects. Emphasis centers on the shape of the meniscus at the ribbon edge as a factor contributing to ribbon quality with respect to defect densities. Structural and electrical characteristics of edge defined, film-fed grown silicon ribbons are elaborated. Ribbon crystal solar cells produce AMO efficiencies of 6 to 10%.
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Ravi, K. V., Serreze, H. B., Bates, H. E., Morrison, A. D., Jewett, D. N., Ho, J. C. T., Schwuttke, G. H., Ciszek, T. F., Kran, A.. 1975-07-25. Low cost silicon solar arrays. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19760005387
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