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BLACK CELL [2 records]

Record 1 2007-11-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
DEF

A solar cell that is characterized by strong light absorption.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Photo-électricité et optique électronique
DEF

Photopile à grande absorption lumineuse.

Spanish

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Record 2 1994-09-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Solar Power Plants
CONT

Throughout the 1960's, the efficiency of silicon solar cells at illumination AM1 remained at 12% to 13%. The violet cell of 16% efficiency was announced in 1972. Finally, in 1974, a cell of 18% to 19% efficiency, called the black cell, was presented.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Centrales solaires
DEF

Cellule au silicium, utilisée pour la transformation de l'énergie solaire en courant électrique.

Spanish

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