Passivating contacts

Passivating Contacts for Silicon Solar Cells — A Zinc Oxide Breakthrough?

In the field of silicon solar cells, the search for more efficient and cost-effective technologies never ceases. One of the most exciting developments of the past decade has been the rise of so-called passivating contacts, with the current industry leader being TOPCon (Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact) cells. I remember I was a PhD student when … Read more

Looking back at the passivating contact workshop in Eindhoven (part 3 of 3)
– Novel non-silicon based passivating contact materials

  During the passivating contact workshop in Eindhoven earlier this year more than 80 people enjoyed several in-depth presentations and discussions on this hot topic in crystalline silicon PV research. Since the PV conference low season / summer break has started now, this is a great time to look back at the workshop! After last … Read more

Looking back at the passivating contact workshop in Eindhoven (part 2 of 3)
– Passivating contact materials based on silicon

Close-up of c-Si solar cell

  During the passivating contact workshop in Eindhoven earlier this year more than 80 people enjoyed several in-depth presentations and discussions on this hot topic in crystalline silicon PV research. Since the PV conference low season / summer break has started now, this is a great time to look back at the workshop! After last … Read more

Looking back at the passivating contact workshop in Eindhoven (part 1 of 3)
– Why are passivating contacts for crystalline silicon solar cells needed and how do they work?

  During the passivating contact workshop in Eindhoven earlier this year more than 80 people enjoyed several in-depth presentations and discussions on this hot topic in crystalline silicon PV research. Since the PV conference low season / summer break has started now, this is a great time to look back at the workshop! First of … Read more

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