Photovoltaic cell with thin CS layer

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1992-01-13

1994-01-18

Weisstuch, Aaron

Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric

Photoelectric

Panel or array

136258, 136260, 136264, 257184, 257431, 257461, 427 76, 437 4, 437 5, H01L 31068, H01L 3118, H01L 310368

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052796787

ABSTRACT:
An improved photovoltaic panel and method of forming a photovoltaic panel are disclosed for producing a high efficiency CdS/CdTe photovoltaic cell. The photovoltaic panel of the present invention is initially formed with a substantially thick Cds layer, and the effective thickness of the CdS layer is substantially reduced during regrowth to both form larger diameter CdTe crystals and substantially reduce the effective thickness of the C

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