P-type monocrystalline silicon solar modules

What is a monocrystalline p-type solar module?

Monocrystalline p-type solar modules use cells/wafers that are Czochralski-grown (and block cast p-type polycrystalline cells/wafers to a lesser extent) suffer from light induced degradation (LID). LID occurs when oxygen impurities in the silicon wafer react with the doped boron in the first few hours/weeks of illumination of the cell.

How efficient are mono-crystalline silicon solar cells?

Mono-crystalline silicon solar cells with a passivated emitter rear contact (PERC) configuration have attracted extensive attention from both industry and scientific communities. A record efficiency of 24.06% on p-type silicon wafer and mass production efficiency around 22% have been demonstrated, mainly due to its superior rear side passivation.

What is a p n type solar cell?

These wafers form the basis of a solar cell. It is at this point that p and n-type cells diverge. To create a semiconductor junction that will induce current flow the wafers are doped (coated) with either boron (p-type) or phosphorus (n-type). The creation of a solar module from raw material to finished product.

What is crystalline silicon PV module?

Abstract: Crystalline silicon PV module dominates PV technology worldwide and are constantly emerging with innovative PV designs. Passivated Emitter and Rear Cell PV technology (PERC) is one such high efficiency crystalline PV design that is dominating almost 60% market share.