METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS, PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS PRODUCED THEREBY AND USES THEREOF

摘要

Novel methods of producing photovoltaic cells are provided herein, as well as photovoltaic cells produced thereby, and uses thereof. In some embodiments, a method as described herein comprises doping a substrate so as to form a p+ layer on one side and an n+ layer on an another side, applying an antireflective coating on the p+ layer, removing at least a portion of the n+ layer, and then forming a second n+ layer, such that a concentration of the n-dopant in the second n+ layer is variable throughout a surface of the substrate.