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Light soaking promises gains for HJT

A number of recent studies have shown the potential of a light soaking stage to improve multiple cell characteristics in heterojunction cells, and provide a significant boost in efficiency and stability. Understanding the longer-term effects on cell structure will be key to developing a cost-effective, industrially applicable process.

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Mark Hutchins

06 May 2022

Image: Meyer Burger

A number of recent studies have shown the potential of a light soaking stage to improve multiple cell characteristics in heterojunction cells, and provide a significant boost in efficiency and stability. Understanding the longer-term effects on cell structure will be key to developing a cost-effective, industrially applicable process. In established, p-type PERC cell manufacturing, cells …

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