Polycrystalline thin film CdS/CdTe photovoltaic cell

Details Polycrystalline thin film CdS/CdTe photovoltaic cell Polycrystalline thin film CdS/CdTe photovoltaic cell

1978-06-02

1980-06-10

Weisstuch, Aaron

Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric

Thermoelectric

Radiation pyrometer

136 89CD, 357 16, 357 30, 357 59, 427 76, 427 85, 4272553, H01L 3106

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042071194

ABSTRACT:
A photovoltaic cell and a process of making and using it are disclosed wherein extremely thin semiconductor layers are provided through the use of polycrystalline CdS and CdTe. The cell has conversion efficiencies as high as 6% or more when exposed to AM2 light.

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