Abstract: In general, the invention relates to electro-conductive pastes comprising a glass which comprises molybdenum and lead as a constituent of a solar cell paste, and the use of such in the preparation of photovoltaic solar cells. More specifically, the invention relates to electroconductive pastes, precursors, processes for preparation of solar cells, solar cells and solar modules. The invention relates to an electro-conductive paste at least comprising as paste constituents: a) metallic particles; b) a glass; c) an organic vehicle; and d) an additive; wherein the glass comprises the following: i) Pb in the range from about 1 to about 94 wt. %; ii) Mo in the range from about 2 to about 30 wt. %; iii) O in the range from about 1 to about 50 wt. %; with the wt. % in each case being based on the total weight of the glass.

Abstract: An electroconductive paste composition including metallic particles, glass frit including lead oxide, silicon dioxide, and molybdenum or a molybdenum-containing compound, and an organic vehicle is provided. The invention also provides a solar cell produced by applying the electroconductive paste according to the invention to a silicon wafer and firing the silicon wafer. The invention further provides a solar cell module comprising electrically interconnected solar cells according to the invention. The invention also provides a method of producing a solar cell, including the steps of providing a silicon wafer having a front surface and a back surface, applying an electroconductive paste according to the invention to the silicon wafer, and firing the silicon wafer.

Abstract: In general, the invention relates to electro-conductive pastes comprising a glass which comprises molybdenum and lead as a constituent of a solar cell paste, and the use of such in the preparation of photovoltaic solar cells. More specifically, the invention relates to electroconductive pastes, precursors, processes for preparation of solar cells, solar cells and solar modules. The invention relates to an electro-conductive paste at least comprising as paste constituents: a) metallic particles; b) a glass; c) an organic vehicle; and d) an additive; wherein the glass comprises the following: i) Pb in the range from about 1 to about 94 wt. %; ii) Mo in the range from about 2 to about 30 wt. %; iii) O in the range from about 1 to about 50 wt. %; with the wt. % in each case being based on the total weight of the glass.

Abstract: An electroconductive paste composition including metallic particles, glass frit including lead oxide, silicon dioxide, and silver or a silver-containing compound, and an organic vehicle is provided. The invention also provides a solar cell produced by applying the electroconductive paste according to the invention to a silicon wafer and firing the silicon wafer. The invention further provides a solar cell module comprising electrically interconnected solar cells according to the invention. The invention also provides a method of producing a solar cell, including the steps of providing a silicon wafer having a front surface and a back surface, applying an electroconductive paste according to the invention to the silicon wafer, and firing the silicon wafer.

Abstract: In general, the invention relates to electro-conductive pastes comprising a glass which comprises Tungsten and Lead as a constituent of a solar cell paste, and the use of such in the preparation of photovoltaic solar cells. More specifically, the invention relates to electroconductive pastes, precursors, processes for preparation of solar cells, solar cells and solar modules. The invention relates to a precursor at least comprising as precursor parts: i) a wafer; ii) an electro-conductive paste at least comprising as paste constituents: a) metallic particles; b) a glass; c) an organic vehicle; and d) an additive; wherein the glass comprises the following: i) Pb in the range from about 1 to about 96 wt. %; ii) W in the range from about 2 to about 30 wt. %; iii) O in the range from about 1 to about 50 wt. %; with the wt. % in each case being based on the total weight of the glass.

Abstract: An electroconductive paste composition including metallic particles, glass frit including lead oxide, silicon dioxide, and tungsten or a tungsten-containing compound, and an organic vehicle is provided. The invention also provides a solar cell produced by applying the electroconductive paste according to the invention to a silicon wafer and firing the silicon wafer. The invention further provides a solar cell module comprising electrically interconnected solar cells according to the invention. The invention also provides a method of producing a solar cell, including the steps of providing a silicon wafer having a front surface and a back surface, applying an electroconductive paste according to the invention to the silicon wafer, and firing the silicon wafer.