Abstract: An embodiment of the present disclosure provides method of manufacturing a solar cell. The method comprises the steps of providing a silicon substrate, forming a P-N junction structure in the silicon substrate, forming an oxide layer for passivating the surface defect of the substrate that has a low reflectivity for AM1.5G solar spectrum, and forming a plurality of metal electrodes on the silicon substrate.

Abstract: A point-contact solar cell structure includes a semiconductor substrate, a front electrode, a first passivation layer, a second passivation layer, and a rear electrode. The semiconductor substrate includes an upper surface, a lower surface, and an emitter layer, a base layer, and a plurality of locally doped regions located between the upper surface and the lower surface. The plurality of locally doped regions is located on the lower surface at intervals. The second passivation layer is located on the lower surface, and has a plurality of openings disposed respectively corresponding to the locally doped regions. The rear electrode is located on one side of the second passivation layer opposite to the semiconductor substrate, and passes through the second passivation layer via the openings to contact the locally doped regions. The width of at least one opening corresponding to the front electrode is greater than that of the remaining openings.

Abstract: A solar cell includes a crystalline semiconductor substrate; a first crystalline semiconductor layer; an amorphous semiconductor layer; a first metal electrode layer and a second metal electrode layer. The crystalline semiconductor substrate has a first surface and a second surface, and the crystalline semiconductor substrate has a first doped type. The first crystalline semiconductor layer is disposed on the first surface of the crystalline semiconductor substrate, where the first crystalline semiconductor layer has a second doped type contrary to the first doped type. The amorphous semiconductor layer is disposed on the first crystalline semiconductor layer, and the amorphous semiconductor layer has the second doped type. The first metal electrode layer is disposed on the amorphous semiconductor layer. The second metal electrode layer is disposed on the second surface of the crystalline semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: A thin film solar cell structure and the fabricating method thereof are disclosed. A passivation layer is embedded into the thin film solar cell structure to be in contact with an absorbing layer. The interface trap density of the absorbing layer is reduced by the surface electric field of the passivation layer. The invention helps improve the power conversion efficiency and protect the absorbing layer.

Abstract: A photovoltaic cell includes a first type doped mono-crystalline silicon substrate, an intrinsic amorphous silicon layer, a second type doped amorphous silicon layer, a first type doped crystalline Ge-containing layer, and a pair of electrodes. The first type doped mono-crystalline silicon substrate has a front surface and a rear surface. The intrinsic amorphous silicon layer is disposed on the front surface. The second type doped amorphous silicon layer is disposed on the intrinsic amorphous silicon layer. The first type doped crystalline Ge-containing layer is disposed on the rear surface. The pair of electrodes are electrically connected to the second type doped amorphous silicon layer and first type doped crystalline Ge-containing layer, respectively.

Abstract: A method for photo-detecting and an apparatus for the same are provided. The apparatus for photo-detecting includes a first P-N diode and a second P-N diode. The first P-N diode, has a first P-N junction which has a first thickness, by which a first electrical signal is generated when irradiated by light, and the second P-N diode has a second P-N junction which has a second thickness, by which a second electrical signal is generated when irradiated by light. The second thickness is larger than the first thickness and an operation of the first electrical signal and the second electrical signal is proceeded for obtaining a third electrical signal.

Abstract: A method for photo-detecting and an apparatus for the same are provided. The apparatus for photo-detecting includes a first P-N diode and a second P-N diode. The first P-N diode, has a first P-N junction which has a first thickness, by which a first electrical signal is generated when irradiated by light, and the second P-N diode has a second P-N junction which has a second thickness, by which a second electrical signal is generated when irradiated by light. The second thickness is larger than the first thickness and an operation of the first electrical signal and the second electrical signal is proceeded for obtaining a third electrical signal.