公开(公告)号：US20170236966A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-17

申请号：US15499732

申请日：2017-04-27

Applicant: Matthieu Moors ,  David D. Smith ,  Gabriel Harley ,  Taeseok Kim

Inventor： Matthieu Moors ,  David D. Smith ,  Gabriel Harley ,  Taeseok Kim

IPC: H01L31/061 ,  H01L31/18

CPC classification number: H01L31/061 ,  H01L31/02167 ,  H01L31/022425 ,  H01L31/068 ,  H01L31/1864 ,  Y02E10/547

Abstract: A method of fabricating a solar cell is disclosed. The method can include forming a dielectric region on a surface of a solar cell structure and forming a metal layer on the dielectric layer. The method can also include configuring a laser beam with a particular shape and directing the laser beam with the particular shape on the metal layer, where the particular shape allows a contact to be formed between the metal layer and the solar cell structure.

公开(公告)号：US09722105B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-01

申请号：US14229473

申请日：2014-03-28

Applicant: Matthieu Moors ,  Thomas Pass

Inventor： Matthieu Moors ,  Thomas Pass

IPC: H01L31/0224

CPC classification number: H01L31/022441 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: Approaches for forming solar cells with a converted seed layer as a buffer material and the resulting solar cells are described. In an example, a method of fabricating a solar cell includes converting regions of a seed layer disposed on a plurality of p-n junctions of the solar cell to form a pattern of interdigitated converted regions. The converted regions are configured to electrically insulate non-converted regions of the seed layer from each other and provide a barrier to a laser that is, in fabricating the solar cell, directed towards the seed layer such that the barrier substantially avoids degradation of at least the plurality of p-n junctions from the laser.

公开(公告)号：US20170162730A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-08

申请号：US15436282

申请日：2017-02-17

Applicant: Matthieu Moors ,  Taeseok Kim

Inventor： Matthieu Moors ,  Taeseok Kim

IPC: H01L31/0224 ,  H01L31/18

CPC classification number: H01L31/022433 ,  H01L31/022441 ,  H01L31/0682 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H01L31/186 ,  H01L31/1864 ,  Y02E10/547 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: A method for fabricating a solar cell is disclosed. The method can include forming a dielectric region on a surface of a solar cell structure and forming a first metal layer on the dielectric region. The method can also include forming a second metal layer on the first metal layer and locally heating a particular region of the second metal layer, where heating includes forming a metal bond between the first and second metal layer and forming a contact between the first metal layer and the solar cell structure. The method can include forming an adhesive layer on the first metal layer and forming a second metal layer on the adhesive layer, where the adhesive layer mechanically couples the second metal layer to the first metal layer and allows for an electrical connection between the second metal layer to the first metal layer.

公开(公告)号：US09653638B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-16

申请号：US14137970

申请日：2013-12-20

Applicant: Matthieu Moors ,  David D. Smith ,  Gabriel Harley ,  Taeseok Kim

Inventor： Matthieu Moors ,  David D. Smith ,  Gabriel Harley ,  Taeseok Kim

IPC: H01L31/0216 ,  H01L31/0224 ,  H01L31/068

CPC classification number: H01L31/061 ,  H01L31/02167 ,  H01L31/022425 ,  H01L31/068 ,  H01L31/1864 ,  Y02E10/547

Abstract: A method of fabricating a solar cell is disclosed. The method can include forming a dielectric region on a surface of a solar cell structure and forming a metal layer on the dielectric layer. The method can also include configuring a laser beam with a particular shape and directing the laser beam with the particular shape on the metal layer, where the particular shape allows a contact to be formed between the metal layer and the solar cell structure.

公开(公告)号：US09231129B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-05

申请号：US14229716

申请日：2014-03-28

Applicant: Gabriel Harley ,  Taeseok Kim ,  Richard Hamilton Sewell ,  Michael Morse ,  David D. Smith ,  Matthieu Moors ,  Jens-Dirk Moschner

Inventor： Gabriel Harley ,  Taeseok Kim ,  Richard Hamilton Sewell ,  Michael Morse ,  David D. Smith ,  Matthieu Moors ,  Jens-Dirk Moschner

IPC: H01L21/00 ,  H01L31/0224 ,  H01L31/0687 ,  H01L31/02

CPC classification number: H01L31/02245 ,  H01L31/022441 ,  H01L31/02363 ,  H01L31/028 ,  H01L31/0475 ,  H01L31/0512 ,  H01L31/0516 ,  H01L31/0682 ,  H01L31/0745 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y02E10/547 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: Approaches for the foil-based metallization of solar cells and the resulting solar cells are described. In an example, a solar cell includes a substrate. A plurality of alternating N-type and P-type semiconductor regions is disposed in or above the substrate. A conductive contact structure is disposed above the plurality of alternating N-type and P-type semiconductor regions. The conductive contact structure includes a plurality of metal seed material regions providing a metal seed material region disposed on each of the alternating N-type and P-type semiconductor regions. A metal foil is disposed on the plurality of metal seed material regions, the metal foil having anodized portions isolating metal regions of the metal foil corresponding to the alternating N-type and P-type semiconductor regions.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于太阳能电池和所得太阳能电池的箔基金属化的方法。 在一个示例中，太阳能电池包括基板。 多个交替的N型和P型半导体区域设置在衬底中或上方。 导电接触结构设置在多个交替的N型和P型半导体区域的上方。 导电接触结构包括多个金属种子材料区域，其提供设置在每个交替的N型和P型半导体区域上的金属种子材料区域。 金属箔设置在多个金属种子材料区域上，金属箔具有阳极化部分，隔离与交替的N型和P型半导体区对应的金属箔的金属区域。

公开(公告)号：US09627566B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-18

申请号：US14954030

申请日：2015-11-30

Applicant: Gabriel Harley ,  Taeseok Kim ,  Richard Hamilton Sewell ,  Michael Morse ,  David D. Smith ,  Matthieu Moors ,  Jens-Dirk Moschner

Inventor： Gabriel Harley ,  Taeseok Kim ,  Richard Hamilton Sewell ,  Michael Morse ,  David D. Smith ,  Matthieu Moors ,  Jens-Dirk Moschner

IPC: H01L31/0224 ,  H01L31/028 ,  H01L31/0475 ,  H01L31/05 ,  H01L31/0236 ,  H01L31/0745

CPC classification number: H01L31/02245 ,  H01L31/022441 ,  H01L31/02363 ,  H01L31/028 ,  H01L31/0475 ,  H01L31/0512 ,  H01L31/0516 ,  H01L31/0682 ,  H01L31/0745 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y02E10/547 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: Approaches for the foil-based metallization of solar cells and the resulting solar cells are described. In an example, a solar cell includes a substrate. A plurality of alternating N-type and P-type semiconductor regions is disposed in or above the substrate. A conductive contact structure is disposed above the plurality of alternating N-type and P-type semiconductor regions. The conductive contact structure includes a plurality of metal seed material regions providing a metal seed material region disposed on each of the alternating N-type and P-type semiconductor regions. A metal foil is disposed on the plurality of metal seed material regions, the metal foil having anodized portions isolating metal regions of the metal foil corresponding to the alternating N-type and P-type semiconductor regions.

公开(公告)号：US09577139B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-21

申请号：US14874254

申请日：2015-10-02

Applicant: Matthieu Moors ,  Taeseok Kim

Inventor： Matthieu Moors ,  Taeseok Kim

IPC: H01L31/18 ,  H01L31/0224 ,  H01L31/068

CPC classification number: H01L31/022433 ,  H01L31/022441 ,  H01L31/0682 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H01L31/186 ,  H01L31/1864 ,  Y02E10/547 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: A method for fabricating a solar cell is disclosed. The method can include forming a dielectric region on a surface of a solar cell structure and forming a first metal layer on the dielectric region. The method can also include forming a second metal layer on the first metal layer and locally heating a particular region of the second metal layer, where heating includes forming a metal bond between the first and second metal layer and forming a contact between the first metal layer and the solar cell structure. The method can include forming an adhesive layer on the first metal layer and forming a second metal layer on the adhesive layer, where the adhesive layer mechanically couples the second metal layer to the first metal layer and allows for an electrical connection between the second metal layer to the first metal layer.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种制造太阳能电池的方法。 该方法可以包括在太阳能电池结构的表面上形成电介质区域，并在电介质区域上形成第一金属层。 该方法还可以包括在第一金属层上形成第二金属层并局部加热第二金属层的特定区域，其中加热包括在第一和第二金属层之间形成金属键，并在第一金属层之间形成接触 和太阳能电池结构。 该方法可以包括在第一金属层上形成粘合剂层并在粘合剂层上形成第二金属层，其中粘合剂层将第二金属层机械地耦合到第一金属层，并允许第二金属层 到第一金属层。

公开(公告)号：US20160079450A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-17

申请号：US14954030

申请日：2015-11-30

Applicant: Gabriel Harley ,  Taeseok Kim ,  Richard Hamilton Sewell ,  Michael Morse ,  David D. Smith ,  Matthieu Moors ,  Jens-Dirk Moschner

Inventor： Gabriel Harley ,  Taeseok Kim ,  Richard Hamilton Sewell ,  Michael Morse ,  David D. Smith ,  Matthieu Moors ,  Jens-Dirk Moschner

IPC: H01L31/0224 ,  H01L31/0475 ,  H01L31/028 ,  H01L31/05

CPC classification number: H01L31/02245 ,  H01L31/022441 ,  H01L31/02363 ,  H01L31/028 ,  H01L31/0475 ,  H01L31/0512 ,  H01L31/0516 ,  H01L31/0682 ,  H01L31/0745 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y02E10/547 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: Approaches for the foil-based metallization of solar cells and the resulting solar cells are described. In an example, a solar cell includes a substrate. A plurality of alternating N-type and P-type semiconductor regions is disposed in or above the substrate. A conductive contact structure is disposed above the plurality of alternating N-type and P-type semiconductor regions. The conductive contact structure includes a plurality of metal seed material regions providing a metal seed material region disposed on each of the alternating N-type and P-type semiconductor regions. A metal foil is disposed on the plurality of metal seed material regions, the metal foil having anodized portions isolating metal regions of the metal foil corresponding to the alternating N-type and P-type semiconductor regions.

公开(公告)号：US20150280027A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-01

申请号：US14229473

申请日：2014-03-28

Applicant: Matthieu Moors ,  Thomas Pass

Inventor： Matthieu Moors ,  Thomas Pass

IPC: H01L31/0224 ,  H01L31/18

CPC classification number: H01L31/022441 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: Approaches for forming solar cells with a converted seed layer as a buffer material and the resulting solar cells are described. In an example, a method of fabricating a solar cell includes converting regions of a seed layer disposed on a plurality of p-n junctions of the solar cell to form a pattern of interdigitated converted regions. The converted regions are configured to electrically insulate non-converted regions of the seed layer from each other and provide a barrier to a laser that is, in fabricating the solar cell, directed towards the seed layer such that the barrier substantially avoids degradation of at least the plurality of p-n junctions from the laser.

Abstract translation: 描述了用转化的种子层形成太阳能电池作为缓冲材料的方法和所得到的太阳能电池。 在一个示例中，制造太阳能电池的方法包括转换设置在太阳能电池的多个p-n结上的种子层的区域，以形成交错转换区域的图案。 经转换的区域被配置为将种子层的未转换区域彼此电绝缘，并且在制造太阳能电池时提供对于种子层的激光的屏障，使得屏障基本上避免至少降低 来自激光器的多个pn结。

公开(公告)号：US09818903B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-14

申请号：US14266043

申请日：2014-04-30

Applicant: Richard Hamilton Sewell ,  Michel Arsène Olivier Nagamo Toko ,  Matthieu Moors ,  Jens Dirk Moschner

Inventor： Richard Hamilton Sewell ,  Michel Arsène Olivier Nagamo Toko ,  Matthieu Moors ,  Jens Dirk Moschner

IPC: H01L31/18 ,  H01L31/0224 ,  B32B37/06 ,  B32B38/00

CPC classification number: H01L31/18 ,  B32B37/06 ,  B32B38/004 ,  B32B2307/202 ,  B32B2307/40 ,  B32B2310/028 ,  B32B2310/0418 ,  B32B2311/12 ,  B32B2311/24 ,  B32B2457/12 ,  H01L31/022433 ,  H01L31/022441 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: A solar cell can include a substrate and a semiconductor region disposed in or above the substrate. The solar cell can also include a conductive contact disposed on the semiconductor region with the conductive contact including a conductive foil bonded to the semiconductor region.