Hybrid tandem solar cells with improved tunnel junction structures

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9899556
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14853184

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Tandem solar cells comprising two or more solar cells connected in a solar cell stack via pn diode tunnel junctions and methods for fabricating the tandem solar cells using epitaxial lift off and transfer printing are provided. The tandem solar cells have improved tunnel junction structures comprising a current tunneling layer integrated between the p and n layers of the pn diode tunnel junction that connects the solar cells.

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  • WISCONSIN ALUMNI RESEARCH FOUNDATION

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Chang, Tzu-Hsuan Madison, US 9 20
Gong, Shaoqin Middleton, US 101 357
Ma, Zhenqiang Middleton, US 63 664
Mi, Hongyi Madison, US 10 12
Seo, Jung-Hun Madison, US 45 268
Xiong, Kanglin Madison, US 7 6

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