Laser technology plays a key role in the economical industrial-scale production of high-quality solar cells. Fraunhofer ILT develops industrial laser processes and the requisite mechanical components for a cost-effective solar cell manufacturing process with high process efficiencies.
Laser processing has become a key technology for the industrial production of crystalline silicon solar cells reaching higher conversion efficiencies. Enhancements of the current solar cell tech-nology are achieved by using advanced ap-proaches like laser grooved front contacts or selective emitter structures.
In addition, several laser-processing techniques are currently being investigated for the production of new types of high performance silicon solar cells. There have also been research efforts on utilizing laser melting, laser annealing and laser texturing in the fabrication of solar cells.
Lasers have also been used by many solar cell manufacturers for a variety of applications such as edge isolation, identification marking, laser grooving for selective emitters and cutting of silicon wafers and ribbons.
Solar energy is indispensable to tomorrow´s energy mix. To ensure photovoltaic systems are able to compete with conventional fossil fuels, production costs of PV modules must be reduced and the efficiency of solar cells increased. laser technology plays a key role in the economical industrial-scale production of high-quality solar cells.
The maturity of the laser technology, the increase in scale of solar module production and the pressures to drive down cost of ownership and increase cell efficiencies have all contributed to the adoption of laser processes in industrial manufacturing.
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The role of lasers in solar cell manufacture
prospects exist for laser-based processes, as solar cell manufacturers seek to improve conversion efficiency and reduce production costs. Originality/value – The paper shows that lasers play a vital role in solar cell manufacture and many additional applications will arise as photovoltaic technology is further developed.
Hydrogen Passivation and Laser Doping for Silicon Solar Cells
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(PDF) TOPCon shingle solar cells: Thermal laser …
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Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells
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Review of Laser Doping and its Applications in Silicon Solar Cells
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Laser Technology in Photovoltaics
Fraunhofer ILT develops industrial laser processes and the requisite mechanical components for a cost-effective solar cell manufacturing process with high process efficiencies.
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Review of Laser Doping and its …
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Laser Processing in Industrial Solar Module Manufacturing
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