Molybdenum oxide thin films for heterojunction crystalline silicon solar cells

Master thesis (2017)

Authors

M.T.S.K. Ah Sen Applied Sciences

Contributors

A.W. Weeber (mentor)
Faculty
Applied Sciences, Applied Sciences
Copyright: © 2017 Mike Ah Sen
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Published Date

28-08-2017

Language

English

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Faculty

Applied Sciences

Abstract

With the fast expanding photovoltaic (PV) industry, we are currently witnessing an unprecedented evolution of high-efficiency PV technologies in laboratories. The topic of this thesis is certainly among the novel technologies that could eventually break through on the market. Ultra-thin molybdenum oxide (MoOx) layer, as a hole-selective contact in a silicon heterojunction (SHJ) solar cell, was found to be suitable due to its transparency and high work function. This work presents the implementation of a MoOx layer in a 6 inch SHJ solar cell piloting towards an industrial level. Moreover, with MoOx commonly thermally deposited, this report shows the applicability of the electron beam evaporator for large scale deposition.