Abstract: A solar cell including a first conductive type semiconductor substrate; a first intrinsic semiconductor layer on a front surface of the semiconductor substrate; a first conductive type first semiconductor layer on at least one surface of the first intrinsic semiconductor layer; a second conductive type second semiconductor layer on a back surface of the semiconductor substrate; a second intrinsic semiconductor layer between the second semiconductor layer and the semiconductor substrate; a first conductive type third semiconductor layer on the back surface of the semiconductor substrate, the third semiconductor layer being spaced apart from the second semiconductor layer; and a third intrinsic semiconductor layer between the third semiconductor layer and the semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a photoelectric device, the method including: forming a first semiconductor layer on a semiconductor substrate through a first ion implantation; forming a second semiconductor layer having an inverted conductive type on a part of the first semiconductor layer through a second ion implantation; and performing thermal processing to restore lattice damage of the semiconductor substrate and activate a dopant into which ion implanted. According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, a photoelectric device having a reduction in the number of processes for manufacturing the photoelectric device and improved output characteristics is provided.

Abstract: A solar cell including a first conductive type semiconductor substrate; a first intrinsic semiconductor layer on a front surface of the semiconductor substrate; a first conductive type first semiconductor layer on at least one surface of the first intrinsic semiconductor layer; a second conductive type second semiconductor layer on a back surface of the semiconductor substrate; a second intrinsic semiconductor layer between the second semiconductor layer and the semiconductor substrate; a first conductive type third semiconductor layer on the back surface of the semiconductor substrate, the third semiconductor layer being spaced apart from the second semiconductor layer; and a third intrinsic semiconductor layer between the third semiconductor layer and the semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a photoelectric conversion device having a semiconductor substrate including a front side and back side, a protective layer formed on the front side of the semiconductor substrate, a first non-single crystalline semiconductor layer formed on the back side of the semiconductor substrate, a first conductive layer including a first impurity formed on a first portion of a back side of the first non-single crystalline semiconductor layer, and a second conductive layer including the first impurity and a second impurity formed on a second portion of the back side of the first non-single crystalline semiconductor layer.

Abstract: An otter habitation section, an overland section, an inclined-surface section, a first spawning section, a second spawning section and a roost are all provided. Accordingly, otters and birds can sufficiently obtain preys, and fishes secure a spawning ground suitable for spawning characteristics. Therefore, the otters, the fishes and the birds can inhabit together. Further, since frames are made of wood for providing buoyant force or the frames are made of stainless steel for reinforcing strength and wood for providing buoyant force, a small amount of polyethylene foam is required. Accordingly, it is possible to obtain floating wetland equipment with a simple structure. Furthermore, the wooden frames itself provide a spawning ground of fishes.

Abstract: A solar cell and a method of fabricating the same are provided according to one or more embodiments. According to an embodiment, the solar cell includes a substrate, a back electrode layer formed on the substrate, a light absorbing layer formed on the back electrode layer, and a transparent electrode layer formed on the light absorbing layer, wherein the light absorbing layer is comprised of copper (Cu), gallium (Ga), indium (In), sulfur (S), and selenium (Se) and includes a first concentration region in which concentrations of sulfur (S) gradually decrease in the light absorbing layer going in a first direction from the back electrode layer to the transparent electrode layer.

Abstract: A photoelectric device includes a first semiconductor structure and a second semiconductor structure on a substrate, and the first semiconductor structure includes a different conductivity type from the second semiconductor structure. The photoelectric device also includes a first electrode on the first semiconductor structure and a second electrode on the second semiconductor structure, and an interlayer insulating structure adjacent to the second semiconductor structure. The interlayer insulating structure separates the first semiconductor structure from the second semiconductor structure and separates the first semiconductor structure from the second electrode.

Abstract: An otter habitation section, an overland section, an inclined-surface section, a first spawning section, a second spawning section and a roost are all provided. Accordingly, otters and birds can sufficiently obtain preys, and fishes secure a spawning ground suitable for spawning characteristics. Therefore, the otters, the fishes and the birds can inhabit together. Further, since frames are made of wood for providing buoyant force or the frames are made of stainless steel for reinforcing strength and wood for providing buoyant force, a small amount of polyethylene foam is required. Accordingly, it is possible to obtain floating wetland equipment with a simple structure. Furthermore, the wooden frames itself provide a spawning ground of fishes.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a photoelectric conversion device having a semiconductor substrate including a front side and back side, a protective layer formed on the front side of the semiconductor substrate, a first non-single crystalline semiconductor layer formed on the back side of the semiconductor substrate, a first conductive layer including a first impurity formed on a first portion of a back side of the first non-single crystalline semiconductor layer, and a second conductive layer including the first impurity and a second impurity formed on a second portion of the back side of the first non-single crystalline semiconductor layer.

Abstract: A photoelectric device includes: a semiconductor substrate including monocrystalline silicon and has first and second surfaces that are opposite to each other; a doping unit formed on the first surface of the semiconductor substrate; and an insulating layer that is formed between the doping unit and the second surface of the semiconductor substrate, wherein the doping unit includes: a first semiconductor layer including a first dopant doped in the monocrystalline silicon; and a second semiconductor layer including a second dopant doped in the monocrystalline silicon.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a solar cell including providing a semiconductor substrate having a first conductivity type; performing a first deposition process that includes forming a first doping material layer having a second conductivity type different from the first conductivity type; performing a drive-in process that includes heating the substrate having the first doping material layer thereon; performing a second deposition process after performing the drive-in process and including forming a second doping material layer on the first doping material layer, wherein the second doping material layer has the second conductivity type; locally heating portions of the substrate, the first doping material layer, and the second doping material layer with a laser to form a contact layer at a first surface of the substrate; and forming a first electrode on the contact layer and a second electrode on a second surface of the substrate opposite to the first surface.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a solar cell is presented. The method includes: forming an amorphous silicon layer on a first surface of a light absorbing layer; doping the amorphous silicon layer with a dopant; forming a dopant layer by diffusing the dopant into the amorphous silicon layer with a laser; forming a semiconductor layer by removing the dopant that remains outside the dopant layer; etching the surface of the semiconductor layer by using an etchant; forming a first electrode on the semiconductor layer; and forming a second electrode on a second surface of the light absorbing layer.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a photoelectric device, the method including: forming a first semiconductor layer on a semiconductor substrate through a first ion implantation; forming a second semiconductor layer having an inverted conductive type on a part of the first semiconductor layer through a second ion implantation; and performing thermal processing to restore lattice damage of the semiconductor substrate and activate a dopant into which ion implanted. According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, a photoelectric device having a reduction in the number of processes for manufacturing the photoelectric device and improved output characteristics is provided.

Abstract: A solar cell including a crystalline semiconductor substrate having a first conductive type; a first doping layer on a front surface of the substrate and being doped with a first conductive type impurity; a front surface antireflection film on the front surface of the substrate; a back surface antireflection film on a back surface of the substrate; an intrinsic semiconductor layer, an emitter, and a first auxiliary electrode stacked on the back surface antireflection film and the substrate; a second doping layer on the back surface of the substrate and being doped with the first impurity; an insulating film on the substrate and including an opening overlying the second doping layer; a second auxiliary electrode in the opening and overlying the second doping layer; a first electrode on the first auxiliary electrode; and a second electrode on the second auxiliary electrode and being separated from the first electrode.

Abstract: A solar cell including a first conductive type semiconductor substrate; a first intrinsic semiconductor layer on a front surface of the semiconductor substrate; a first conductive type first semiconductor layer on at least one surface of the first intrinsic semiconductor layer; a second conductive type second semiconductor layer on a back surface of the semiconductor substrate; a second intrinsic semiconductor layer between the second semiconductor layer and the semiconductor substrate; a first conductive type third semiconductor layer on the back surface of the semiconductor substrate, the third semiconductor layer being spaced apart from the second semiconductor layer; and a third intrinsic semiconductor layer between the third semiconductor layer and the semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: A solar cell includes a silicon substrate including a front surface for receiving light, and a rear surface opposite the front surface, an emitter diffusion region on the rear surface and doped with a first polarity that is opposite to a polarity of the silicon substrate, a base diffusion region on the rear surface of the substrate and doped with a second polarity that is the same as the polarity of the silicon substrate, and an insulation gap between the emitter diffusion region and the base diffusion region, wherein the base diffusion region has a closed polygonal shape, and wherein the insulation gap is adjacent the base diffusion region.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a solar cell including providing a semiconductor substrate having a first conductivity type; performing a first deposition process that includes forming a first doping material layer having a second conductivity type different from the first conductivity type; performing a drive-in process that includes heating the substrate having the first doping material layer thereon; performing a second deposition process after performing the drive-in process and including forming a second doping material layer on the first doping material layer, wherein the second doping material layer has the second conductivity type; locally heating portions of the substrate, the first doping material layer, and the second doping material layer with a laser to form a contact layer at a first surface of the substrate; and forming a first electrode on the contact layer and a second electrode on a second surface of the substrate opposite to the first surface.

Abstract: A photoelectric device includes a first semiconductor structure and a second semiconductor structure on a substrate, and the first semiconductor structure includes a different conductivity type from the second semiconductor structure. The photoelectric device also includes a first electrode on the first semiconductor structure and a second electrode on the second semiconductor structure, and an interlayer insulating structure adjacent to the second semiconductor structure. The interlayer insulating structure separates the first semiconductor structure from the second semiconductor structure and separates the first semiconductor structure from the second electrode.

Abstract: Provided is a solar cell including: a semiconductive base layer having a first conductivity type; a semiconductive emitter layer disposed on top of the base layer and having a second conductivity type opposite to the first conductivity type; a front electrode disposed on top of the emitter layer; a passivation layer disposed under the base layer and including a contact hole exposing the base layer; and a rear electrode disposed under the passivation layer and connected with the base layer through the contact hole, wherein the rear electrode comprises a silicon (Si)-aluminum (Al) eutectic alloy powder.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a solar cell is presented. The method includes: forming an amorphous silicon layer on a first surface of a light absorbing layer; doping the amorphous silicon layer with a dopant; forming a dopant layer by diffusing the dopant into the amorphous silicon layer with a laser; forming a semiconductor layer by removing the dopant that remains outside the dopant layer; etching the surface of the semiconductor layer by using an etchant; forming a first electrode on the semiconductor layer; and forming a second electrode on a second surface of the light absorbing layer.