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Stability Test Of 4 Ft2 Triple-Junction a-Si Alloy PV Production Modules

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 February 2011

X. Deng ,
M. Izu ,
K. L. Narasimhan  and
S. R. Ovshinsky
X. Deng
Affiliation:
Energy Conversion Devices, Inc., 1675 West Maple Road, Troy, MI 48084
M. Izu
Affiliation:
Energy Conversion Devices, Inc., 1675 West Maple Road, Troy, MI 48084
K. L. Narasimhan
Affiliation:
Energy Conversion Devices, Inc., 1675 West Maple Road, Troy, MI 48084
S. R. Ovshinsky
Affiliation:
Energy Conversion Devices, Inc., 1675 West Maple Road, Troy, MI 48084
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Abstract

We report results of stability tests of 4 ft2 triple-junction a-Si alloy photovoltaic (PV) Modules. These Modules were produced in ECD's 2 Megawatt (MW) continuous, roll-to-roll PV Manufacturing line during the early stage of optimization. The stable module efficiency after 600 hours of 1 sun light soaking at approximately 50°C under load, is 8%. This is the highest stable efficiency for large area (≥4 ft2) a-Si alloy PV Modules Made in a production line.

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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 336: Symposium A – Amorphous Silicon Technology - 1994 , 1994 , 699
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1994

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