Abstract: The invention relates to photovoltaic modules with a specific thermoplastic adhesive layer and the production thereof.

Abstract: Solar modules in which the front side is composed of transparent polyurethane are made by RIM, injection molding and casting processes and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A process of producing a substrate is described. The process involves mixing intensively a starting mixture comprising silicon power, Si3N4, an silicon-organic polymer, and optionally an anhydrous organic pressing oil, thereby forming an intermediate mixture. The intermediate mixture is then shaped by a method selected from dry pressing, slip casting, hot pressing, extrusion casting, or tape casting, thereby forming an intermediate shaped article. The intermediate shaped article is then crosslinked and pyrolyzed in an inert atmosphere, thereby forming a crosslinked and pyrolyzed shaped article. The crosslinked and pyrolyzed shaped article is next nitrided, resulting in the formation of a nitrided shaped article, which may be optionally sintered, thereby forming the substrate. The substrates of the present invention may be used in the fabrication of semiconductor components, such as thin film solar cells.

Abstract: The invention relates to a silicone nitride based substrate for semi-conductor components, said substrate containing silicon nitride (Si3N4), silicon carbide (SIC) and silicon oxynitride(Si2N2O) as crystalline phases. The silicon phase content is less or equal to 5%, the shrinkage during production is less than 5% and the open porosity of the substrate is less than 15% vol. %. The invention also relates to a method for the production and use of said substrate as an element of semi-conductor components, particularly thin film solar cells, and semi-conductor components which contain said substrate.

Abstract: Directionally solidified, multicrystalline silicon having a low proportion of electrically active grain borders, its manufacturing and utilisation, as well as solar cells comprising said silicon and a method of manufacturing said cells.

Abstract: The invention relates to photovoltaic modules with a specific thermoplastic adhesive layer and the production thereof.

Abstract: Solar modules in which the front side is composed of transparent polyurethane are made by RIM, injection molding and casting processes and combinations thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to silicon with a high oxygen content and, at the same time, a high density of crystal lattice dislocations, and to its production. This silicon may be used in photovoltaics. Solar cells which are based on the material according to the invention exhibit high levels of efficiency despite the high oxygen content.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of polycrystalline silicon mouldings substantially free of low lifetime edge regions and the use of these mouldings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to directionally solidified, arsenic- and/or antimony-containing, multicrystalline silicon, a process for the production thereof and its use, and to solar cells containing this silicon and a process for the production thereof.