Hydrogen-induced degradation

Alison Ciesla née Wenham, Stuart Wenham, Ran Chen, Catherine Chan, Daniel Chen, Brett Hallam, David Payne, Tsun Fung, Moonyong Kim, Shaoyang Liu, Sisi Wang, Kyung Kim, Aref Samadi, Chandany Sen, Carlos Vargas, Utkarshaa Varshney, Bruno Vicari Stefani, Phillip Hamer, Gabrielle Bourret-Sicotte, Nitin NampalliZiv Hameiri, CheeMun Chong, Malcolm Abbott

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Abstract

This paper discusses the role hydrogen plays in degradation of silicon solar cells and modules. Slightly unorthodox, it presents a high level view of the latest research findings and theories of Professor Stuart Wenham before he suddenly passed away. This paper includes 6 main parts: (1) a brief introduction including Professor Wenham's prior hydrogen related work; (2) evidence for the role of excess hydrogen in Light- and elevated Temperature- Induced Degradation (LeTID) (3) discussion of Prof. Wenham's Bucket Theory' - how hydrogen could move and change to cause LeTID or Hydrogen- Induced Degradation (HID); (4) how hydrogen can cause recombination including Prof. Wenham's realization that hydrogen can cause recombination on its own (Hydrogen- Induced Recombination); (5) demonstration that appropriate control of hydrogenation processes can enable wafers and solar cells that are stable against LeTID/HID; and (6) implications and testing.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 IEEE 7th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion (WCPEC) (A Joint Conference of 45th IEEE PVSC, 28th PVSEC and 34th EU PVSEC)
Place of PublicationPiscataway, NJ
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages1-8
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9781538685297
ISBN (Print)9781538685303
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018
Externally publishedYes
Event7th IEEE World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, WCPEC 2018 - Waikoloa Village, United States
Duration: 10 Jun 201815 Jun 2018

Publication series

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ISSN (Print)0160-8371

Conference

Conference7th IEEE World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, WCPEC 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWaikoloa Village
Period10/06/1815/06/18

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