Methods and apparatus are provided for converting electromagnetic radiation, such as solar energy, into electric energy with increased efficiency when compared to conventional solar cells. In one embodiment of a photovoltaic (PV) device, the PV device generally includes an n-doped layer and a p+-doped layer adjacent to the n-doped layer to form a p-n layer such that electric energy is created when electromagnetic radiation is absorbed by the p-n layer. The n-doped layer and the p+-doped layer may compose an absorber layer having a thickness less than 500 nm. Such a thin absorber layer may allow for greater efficiency and flexibility in PV devices when compared to conventional solar cells.
申请公布号
WO2010048543(A2)
申请公布日期
2010.04.29
申请号
WO2009US61906
申请日期
2009.10.23
申请人
ALTA DEVICES, INC.;KIZILYALLI, ISIK C.;ARCHER, MELISSA;ATWATER, HARRY;GMITTER, THOMAS J.;HE, GANG;HEGEDUS, ANDREAS;HIGASHI, GREGG
发明人
KIZILYALLI, ISIK C.;ARCHER, MELISSA;ATWATER, HARRY;GMITTER, THOMAS J.;HE, GANG;HEGEDUS, ANDREAS;HIGASHI, GREGG