Photon-induced degradation in metal–insulator–semiconductor solar cells

The stability of metal–insulator–semiconductor (MIS) solar cells against prolonged illumination was studied. The effects of photon-induced degradation on the current–voltage ( I– V) and capacitance–voltage ( C– V) characteristics of MIS solar cells were investigated. The results show that all of the...

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Published in:Renewable energy 2001-11, Vol.24 (3), p.529-534
Main Author: Gomaa, Naima G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Degradation
Metal–insulator–semiconductor
Solar cells
Surface states
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Summary:The stability of metal–insulator–semiconductor (MIS) solar cells against prolonged illumination was studied. The effects of photon-induced degradation on the current–voltage ( I– V) and capacitance–voltage ( C– V) characteristics of MIS solar cells were investigated. The results show that all of the solar cells' output parameters were degraded. The photo-degradation mechanism was attributed to an increase in the interface states at the insulator/semiconductor interface.
ISSN:0960-1481
1879-0682
DOI:10.1016/S0960-1481(01)00037-4