Tandem and Multiple-junction Devices Based on Thin-film Silicon Technology

This book chapter presents an overview of thin-film silicon (both amorphous and microcrystalline) technology and its application to the fabrication of tandem and multiple-junction solar cells. It reviews the material relevant properties for this application and discuss the critical points for achieving high device efficiency. The state-of-the-art, current limitations and prospective concepts are discussed in details.