Development and application of see-through amorphous-silicon solar cells.

Author(s) : TAKEOKA A., KOUZUMA S., TANAKA H., INOUE H., MURATA K., MORIZANE M., NAKAMURA N., NISHIWAKI H., OHNISHI M., NAKANO S., KUWANO Y.

Type of article: Article

Summary

A new type of translucent amorphous-silicon solar cell, called the see-through solar cell, is developed. It has multiple microscopic holes within its effective area to transmit light and it generates electric power. A series of technical data on the fabrication processing with various patterning and photovoltaic performance are presented. Some examples of application systems such as car sunroof and home interior are introduced and discussed. The see-through solar cell was mounted on a car sunroof to drive the car's ventilating system or to charge its battery.

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Original title: Development and application of see-through amorphous-silicon solar cells.
Record ID : 1994-3195
Languages: English
Subject: Environment, General information
Source: Sol. Energy Mater. sol. Cells - vol. 29 - n. 3
Publication date: 1993

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Themes: General information on energy;
Green buildings
Keywords: Car; Ventilation; Silicon; Photovoltaic plant; Residential building; Solar energy; Development