The influence of He+ implantation on the properties of crystalline silicon solar cells has been investigated. The implantation of 550 keV He+ ions into the masked surface of solar cells was used to form a two-dimensional defect layer inside the cell space-charge region. For suitable implantation doses it is possible to increase the photocurrent without degenerating the values for open circuit voltage thus resulting in an improved efficiency of the cells.
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