Correlation of the LeTID amplitude to the Aluminium bulk concentration and Oxygen precipitation in PERC solar cells

Abstract We performed an extensive study of light induced degradation experiments in PERC solar cells made of Boron doped Cz Silicon material from several experimental crystals. Strong LeTID (Light and Elevated Temperature Induced Degradation) amplitudes were found in cells originating from the top and tail part of the crystals. A statistical analysis reveals a strong correlation to the bulk concentration of Aluminium in cells originating from wafers close to the tail. Close to the top, the LeTID effect is strongly enhanced whenever Oxygen precipitation occurs in the cell process.