Plasmonic-based light trapping for c-Si solar cell applications

Abstract

Exploration of plasmonic-based technology as discussed in previous chapter can be a good step forward for light trapping applications in c-Si solar cells. Avoiding surface texturing in such solar cells would help in getting better surface passivation as planner/flat surface are better and relatively easier to passivate compared to textured surface. This chapter is focused on such plasmonic-based light trapping structure research and developments for c-Si solar cells. Need and applicability of such emerging plasmonic-based light trapping structures in context of c-Si solar cells have been discussed. Also, a broad overview on limitations and solutions has been presented.