Advanced Monolithic Interconnects

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This project is investigating a new cell interconnection technology that could improve module efficiency, resulting in a lower levelized cost of solar electricity. This new interconnect is formed in a single step after all other layers are in place, and has the potential to improve efficiency and yield while reducing complexity and cost. The key areas of investigation involve characterizing and understanding the interactions between incident light and the optical properties of the various device layers in order to ensure successful ablation of the target device layers while avoiding modifying the optoelectronic properties of neighboring layers.

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