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p/n-Junction Formation for Advanced High Efficiency Solar Cells: Theory, Technology, Equipment

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Dr. Wolfgang Herbstcentrotherm photovoltaics AGNCCAVS Junction Technology Group Meeting

@ SEMICON West, San FranciscoJuly 14th, 2011

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centrotherm photovoltaics at a glance2.

Theory: High Efficiency Emitters

Technology: Batch or Inline?4.

Future Development

Summary

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3© centrotherm photovoltaics AG p/n-Junction Formation for Advanced High Efficiency Solar Cells: Theory, Technology, Equipment

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low doping concentration→ higher current

(because of improved blue response)

low doping concentration→ high sheet resistance

high sheet resistance→ increased lateral (series) resistance

increased lateral resistance→ requirement for more fingers

more fingers→ more shadowing

more shadowing→ less current

trade-off between sheet resistance and shadowingto maximize generated photo current

Requirements for Efficient Emitters

Sheet resistanceB

optimum

120 Ohm/sq

60 Ohm/sq

400 600 800 10000

Wavelength [nm]

Measurement

Simulation (PC1D) 120 /sq. 100 /sq. 80 /sq. 60 /sq. 40 /sq. 20 /sq.

Facts:

homogeneous sheet resistance across entire solar cell

higher sheet resistance leads to higher efficiency due to improved blue response

upper limit

for sheet resistance

because of contact formation

by screen printing metal paste

Homogeneous Emitter Technology

Av. Line Efficiencies:

Efficiency (%): 18.0

(mV): 631

(mA/cm²): 36.3

Fill Factor (%) 78.5

@ 239 cm²

(mV): 619

(mA/cm²): 33.6

@ 243 cm²

increasing sheet resistance

blue part of solar spectrum

...sheet resistance is increased only between fingers

contact formation under fingers not effected

improved blue response between fingers

still trade-off between sheet resistance and shadowing

→ selective emitter structure

But what if…

Facts:

combines high resistance emitter between fingers and low resistance emitters beneath fingers for good contact formation through screen printing

additional gain in current, due to improved blue response and gain in voltage due to reduced recombination in the emitter

Selective Emitter Structure

(mV): 636

(mA/cm²): 36.9

@ 239 cm²

(mV): 624

(mA/cm²): 34.1

@ 243 cm²

low resistivity

texture with SiNx

front sidemetallization

high resistivity

wafer bulk

back surface fieldback side metallization

Process sequence:

stack splitting and wafer inspection

saw damage removal and texturization

diffusion with sheet resistance target of 100-150 Ω/sq.

laser doping of emitter under fingers (remaining phosphorus in PSG selectively diffuses into emitter → 65 Ω/sq)

PSG removal

ARC coating

screen printing and contact firing

laser edge isolation

I-V characterization and sorting

Selective Emitter Technology

same as hom. emitter

new for sel. emitter

same as hom. emitter

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Inline vs. Batch Processing

spray-on followedby inline diffusion

in-situ PSG deposition and diffusion

4 POCl3

+ 3 O2

→ 2 P2

+ 6 Cl22 P2

+ 5 Si → 4 P + 5 SiO2

Inline Process Batch Process

Comparison of Inline and Batch Diffusion

Inline (belt furnace):+

high throughput+

cost effective setup+

easy wafer handling

metal contamination from belt?-

quasi-open system?-

restricted gas composition?-

restricted process variation(belt speed determines through-put, temperature ramp and duration of diffusion)

lower efficiency of solar cells

Batch (tube furnace):+

high process versatility (temperature ramps, types of gas, gas flow

self-cleaning (chloride)+

compact setup+

closed system (no contamination)

low through-put?-

complex wafer handling?

higher efficiency of solar cells

Advantages of Batch Diffusion

Easy realization of high emitter resistivities Lower light absorption, lower carrier recombination Higher efficiency

Diffusion on both wafer sides

Extended gettering effect of Phosphorous improves material quality Higher

efficiency

High quality Phosphorus diffusion

Gas-phase diffusion without residues and Chlorine as in situ cleaning component Higher efficiency

Clean diffusion environment

Only quartz is used inside the process chamber Higher efficiency

Improved cleanliness

The unique closed tube system prevents contamination from the environment Higher efficiency

Independent usage of every stack

The single tubes can be operated independently. Less downtime of machine higher throughput

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

Gas Zone Centre Gas Zone Centre Zone Centre Load Zone Load Zone

Temperature Profile of High Efficiency Emitter

Time [min]

Batch Process: High Process Versatility

loading

unloading

heating up

cooling down

stabilization deposition

drive-in

oxygen

Batch Process: Self-Cleaning

by adding O2

at the same time with N2

(dilution + carrier gas)+POCl3 there will be a growth of PSG layer4 POCl3

+ 3 O2

→ 2 P2

+ 6 Cl2

serves as a solid source for diffusion itself. At Si-surface P2

is reduced to elemental phosphorus2 P2

+ 5 Si → 4 P + 5 SiO2

chloride

serves as cleaning agent

Batch Process: Closed, Compact System

automated wafer handling

centrotherm 5-stack diffusion furnace

Target: Reduce COO

Diffusion: 200

+ 25% through-putwithout sacrifices in results

Redesign combines

several improvements

Ease of setup & maintenance

Improved safety by separation of stacks

Batch Diffusion: High Through-Put

250 slots / boat

Approach: increase through-put

extend boat length

Batch Process: High Through-Put System

20112000 (4000)5 stack low pressure

20121500 (3000)5 stack XFlat, reduced pitch

20101250 (2500)5 stack XFlat

20061000 (2000)5 stack

1998800 (1600)4 stack

Yearof introduction

Capacity / CycleSingle loaded (back to back)

Furnace type (description)

2011<40 minTwo step OTF+

2011<60 minTwo step LD

201060 minTwo step OTF

2009~65 minTwo step

until 200865 minSingle step

Yearof introduction

Time / cycleDiffusion Recipe

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20122500 (5000)5 stack XFlat

20112000 (4000)5 stack low pressure

20121500 (3000)5 stack XFlat, reduced pitch

20101250 (2500)5 stack XFlat

20061000 (2000)5 stack

1998800 (1600)4 stack

Yearof introduction

Capacity / CycleSingle loaded (back to back)

Furnace type (description)

201230 minTwo step OTF++

2011<40 minTwo step OTF+

2011<60 minTwo step LD

201060 minTwo step OTF

2009~65 minTwo step

until 200865 minSingle step

Yearof introduction

Time / cycleDiffusion Recipe

centrotherm‘s

Roadmap on Solar Cell Technology Average

Efficiency

2010 2011 2012 2013

Selective EmitterNew Back Side New

Metallization

cz 18.5%

mc 16.8 -

17.0%17.2 -

17.7 -

Interface Optimization

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efficiency emitters

high efficiency solar cells require improved emitter

new emitters are more complex

compromise between new emitters and standard process (mainly screen printing) requires adjustments to standard process →

selective emitter structure

vs. inline diffusion

inherently clean and compact process

batch process offers many parameters to optimize process

new developments such as XFlat

and low pressure diffusion overcome former through-put limitations

Future

development

further increase of wafers/cycle

further decrease of cycle time

further increase of solar cell efficiency

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