Abstract
Thin‐film silicon has been intensively used in photovoltaic applications. In recent years, most of the record efficiencies in thin‐film silicon solar cells have been updated frequently, particularly in microcrystalline silicon solar cells. In this article, key points in the latest developments of high‐efficiency thin‐film silicon solar cells are reviewed with a short overview of thin‐film silicon technology. The main driver for the efficiency improvement of microcrystalline silicon cells was the development of sophisticated light scattering substrates. The well‐designed honeycomb‐textured substrates enabled a systematic and detailed optimization to realize the growth of high‐quality films and significant light absorption enhancement simultaneously. The knowledge obtained about microcrystalline silicon solar cells and the insights regarding light‐induced degradation of a‐Si:H solar cells were successfully transferred to triple junction cells, which was demonstrated by the achievement of the record stabilized efficiency of 14%.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
