Abstract: Among other things, one or more image sensors and techniques for forming such image sensors are provided. An image sensor comprises a photodiode array configured to detect light. A filler grid is formed over the photodiode array, such as over a dielectric grid. The filler grid comprises one or more filler structures, such as a first filler structure that provides a light propagation path to a first photodiode that is primarily through the first filler structure. In this way, signal strength decay of light along the light propagation path before detection by the first photodiode is mitigated. The image sensor comprises a reflective layer that channels light towards corresponding photodiodes. For example, a first reflective layer portion guides light towards the first photodiode and away from a second photodiode. In this way, crosstalk, otherwise resulting from detection of light by incorrect photodiodes, is mitigated.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a stacked-layered thin film solar cell with a light-absorbing layer having a band gradient is provided. The stacked-layered thin film solar cell includes a substrate, a back electrode layer, a light-absorbing layer, a buffer layer, a window layer, and a top electrode layer stacked up sequentially. The light-absorbing layer has a band gradient structure and is essentially a group I-III-VI compound, wherein the group III elements at least include indium (In) and aluminum (Al). Moreover, the Al/In ratio in the upper half portion of the light-absorbing layer is greater than that in the lower half portion of the light-absorbing layer, wherein the upper half portion is proximate to a light incident surface.

Abstract: A stacked-layered thin film solar cell and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The stacked-layered thin film solar cell includes a front electrode layer, a stacked-layered light-absorbing structure, and a back electrode layer. The stacked-layered light-absorbing structure has a p-i-n-type layered structure and consists essentially of I-III-VI compounds, wherein the group III elements at least include indium (In) and aluminum (Al). The p-type layer of the stacked-layered light-absorbing structure is near the front electrode layer while the n-type layer is near the back electrode layer. The Al/In concentration ratio in the p-type layer is higher than that in the n-type layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solar cell having a structure of improved photo-utilization efficiency. The solar cell comprises a transparent texture layer, a transparent conductive layer, a photoelectric conversion layer and a back electrode layer and a substrate under the back electrode layer stacked in a sequence from an incident light side. A laser scribing of module process is performed in the transparent conductive layer, the photoelectric conversion layer and the back electrode layer so as to form a laser scribing region and a photoelectric conversion active region where the transparent texture layer is formed of an angular or arc surface shape and has a concave portion opposite to the laser scribing region. The laser scribing region is provided to guide the incident light to concentrate on the photoelectric conversion active region.

Abstract: A solar cell includes a first electrode, a second electrode and a stacked semiconductor layer. The stacked semiconductor layer is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. The stacked semiconductor layer includes a first semiconductor layer, a second semiconductor layer and an intrinsic semiconductor layer. The first semiconductor layer has a first energy gap. The second semiconductor layer has a second energy gap. The intrinsic semiconductor layer is disposed between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer, wherein the intrinsic semiconductor layer is a chalcopyrite layer and has a third energy gap. The third energy gap is less than the first energy gap and the second energy gap.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a laser-scribing method to make a bifacial thin film solar cell and the structure thereof. The laser-scribing method is to form scribing patterns that penetrate different structural layers during the process of forming various structural layers. After the laser-scribing, the top solar cell unit is attached with the bottom solar cell unit by various combining steps to form a solar cell assembly. The solar cell assembly can receive light from both sides via the absorber layers of both of the top solar cell unit and the bottom solar cell unit. The solar cell assembly has an increased output efficiency and a greater power density and the cost of the manufacturing is therefore reduced.

Abstract: A stacked-layered thin film solar cell and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The stacked-layered thin film solar cell includes a front electrode layer, a stacked-layered light-absorbing structure, and a back electrode layer. The stacked-layered light-absorbing structure has a p-i-n-type layered structure and consists essentially of I-III-VI compounds, wherein the group III elements at least include indium (In) and aluminum (Al). The p-type layer of the stacked-layered light-absorbing structure is near the front electrode layer while the n-type layer is near the back electrode layer. The Al/In concentration ratio in the p-type layer is higher than that in the n-type layer.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a stacked-layered thin film solar cell with a light-absorbing layer having a band gradient is provided. The stacked-layered thin film solar cell includes a substrate, a back electrode layer, a light-absorbing layer, a buffer layer, a window layer, and a top electrode layer stacked up sequentially. The light-absorbing layer has a band gradient structure and is essentially a group I-III-VI compound, wherein the group III elements at least include indium (In) and aluminum (Al). Moreover, the Al/In ratio in the upper half portion of the light-absorbing layer is greater than that in the lower half portion of the light-absorbing layer, wherein the upper half portion is proximate to a light incident surface.

Abstract: A solar cell includes a first electrode, a second electrode and a stacked semiconductor layer. The stacked semiconductor layer is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. The stacked semiconductor layer includes a first semiconductor layer, a second semiconductor layer and an intrinsic semiconductor layer. The first semiconductor layer has a first energy gap. The second semiconductor layer has a second energy gap. The intrinsic semiconductor layer is disposed between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer, wherein the intrinsic semiconductor layer is a chalcopyrite layer and has a third energy gap. The third energy gap is less than the first energy gap and the second energy gap.