发明名称 |
BOOSTER FILMS FOR SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS |
摘要 |
We describe stacked photovoltaic modules, and components thereof, in which at least one booster cell is combined with at least one primary cell in a stacked configuration. The booster cell may be in the form of a polycrystalline film disposed on a transparent substrate, such as a glass substrate, and the film may be patterned to form multiple booster cells. The booster cell includes an n-type layer and a p-type layer; the n-type layer may include polycrystalline zinc sulfide (ZnS), and the p-type layer may include polycrystalline zinc telluride (ZnTe). The n-type layer may have a band gap energy of at least 3.5 eV, and the p-type layer may have a band gap energy of at least 2 or at least 2.2 eV, or in a range from 2.2 to 2.3 eV. An intrinsic layer, also comprising polycrystalline ZnTe, may reside between the n-type and p-type layers. |
申请公布号 |
US2014202515(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2014.07.24 |
申请号 |
US201214126491 |
申请日期 |
2012.05.31 |
申请人 |
Haase Michael A. |
发明人 |
Haase Michael A. |
分类号 |
H01L31/042;H01L31/077;H01L31/0368 |
主分类号 |
H01L31/042 |
代理机构 |
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代理人 |
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主权项 |
1. A component for use in a solar module, the component comprising:
a transparent glass substrate; and a thin-film photovoltaic booster cell formed on the substrate, the booster cell comprising an n-type layer and a p-type layer, the n-type layer comprising polycrystalline zinc sulfide (ZnS) and having a band gap energy of at least 3.5 eV, and the p-type layer comprising polycrystalline zinc telluride (ZnTe); wherein the booster cell is adapted to generate electricity by absorbing solar radiation in a first wavelength range, the booster cell also being adapted to transmit solar radiation in a second wavelength range greater than the first wavelength range. |
地址 |
Saint Paul MN US |