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- Two silicon ribbons grown at the same time in one furnace. (Forming/Processing).
- A solar cell manufacturing technology that involves simultaneously growing two silicon ribbons, rather than one, from each crystal growth furnace has reportedly been developed by Evergreen Solar Inc., Marlboro, Mass. Called String Ribbon, the technol A solar cell manufacturing technology that involves simultaneously growing two...
- Research articles 2003-03-01
- Wafer Thickness, Texture and Performance of Multi-crystalline Silicon Solar Cells
- This paper discusses the influence of wafer thickness and surface texturing of silicon solar cells on cell results which has been investigated using neighboring multi-crystalline silicon wafers with thickness ranging from 150 ?m to 350 ?m and isotropic NaOH or acid etched. It was found experimentally that Voc decreases nearly...
- White papers 2004-05-05
- Environmental Life Cycle Assessment of Advanced Silicon Solar Cell Technologies
- This paper presents an environmental Life Cycle Assessment which has been conducted for standard and advanced production technologies for multi-crystalline silicon module production and new BOS concepts. It was found that the production route based on Solsilc silicon feedstock and RGS wafer technology can yield a 50% reduction of the...
- White papers 2004-06-01
- Solar Cells on N-Type Multi-crystalline Silicon Wafers by Industrial Processing Techniques
- This paper focuses on the n-type silicon which can be an interesting material to reduce the expected silicon shortage. The paper presents an industrial process sequence of n-type silicon. The reports improvement of emitter processing and implementation of a SiNx ARC which results in an increase of the efficiency from...
- White papers 2004-06-01
- Effects of Plasma Conditions on Density of Microcrystalline Silicon
- Micro-Wave PECVD with a linear plasma source is applied for deposition of intrinsic layers for mc-Si solar cells. An important advantage of the linear MW-PECVD method is the capability of large-area deposition of Si layers at high deposition rates. This makes MW-PECVD method a promising method for large-scale industrial fabrication...
- White papers 2004-06-01
- Silicon Issues Eclipse JA Solar’s Growth Prospects
- The Company: JA Solar Holdings Co., a China-based developer of photovoltaic solar cells. The Filing: FORM 6-K filed with the SEC on August 18, 2008. The Finding: JA Solar confirmed Wednesday its production guidance in the range of 340-megawatts MW to 350MW for fiscal 2008, and...
- Blog posts 2008-10-02
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- Will the Sun Set on Canadian Solar's Market Strategy?
- The Company: Canadian Solar, a seller of solar-cell and photovoltaic-module products for residential and commercial applications, principally in Europe. The Filing: Form F-3 Registration Statement filed on July 14 with the SEC. The Finding: Canadian Solar said Monday that it shipped about 47 megawatts of solar...
- Blog posts 2008-07-15
- Texas researchers look to unleash spray-on solar cell potential
- If Brian Korgel's latest research project is able to lower photovoltaic manufacturing costs, it could revolutionize the solar cell market. But for now, it's still a research project with game-changing, paintable potential, he told the Cleantech Group today. The University of Texas at Austin chemical engineer and his team have...
- News items 2009-08-31
- Solar Cell Power Performance Boosted 60-70% by Nanoparticles Used in Octillion's 'NanoPower Window'
- New Study in American Institute of Physics' Publication Confirms That Silicon Nanoparticles Used in Octillion's NanoPower Window, When Placed on a Silicon Solar Cell, Can Boost Power, Reduce Energy-Wasting Heat, and Prolong Life of Conventional Solar Cells VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Octillion Corp. (OTCBB:OCTL) today announces that a published...
- Research articles 2007-08-20
- New Nano Material the Key to Cutting Solar Cell Prices
- Robert Castellano submits: With the slowdown in solar cell production, which we forecast back in late November, and despite the lower cost of polysilicon on the market, solar cell manufacturers are searching for ways to save money. Silicon is the largest contributor to the cost of wafer-based cells, accounting...
- External links 2009-02-05
- Honda to Mass Produce Next-Generation Thin Film Solar Cell
- Tokyo, Japan, Dec 19, 2005 - JCN Newswire - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced its plan to begin mass production in 2007, of an independently developed thin film solar cell composed of non-silicon compound materials, which requires 50% less energy, and thus generate 50% less CO2, during production compared...
- Research articles 2005-12-19
- Mitsubishi Electric Develops Practical-Use Multi-Crystalline Silicon Solar Cell with World's Highest Conversion Efficiency Rate of 18.6%
- TOKYO -- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (President and CEO: Setsuhiro Shimomura) announced today its achievement of a world record1 photoelectric conversion efficiency rate2 of 18.6 percent3 in a 150-millimeter square practical use multi-crystalline silicon solar cell, an improvement of 0.6 percent over the company's previous record4.
- Research articles 2008-03-19
- Solar cell with 42.8% efficiency.(ENERGY/POWER PRODUCTION)
- By using a novel technology that adds multiple innovations to a high-performance crystalline silicon solar cell platform, a consortium led by the University of Delaware UD, USA, has achieved a record-breaking combined solar cell efficiency of 42.8% from sunlight at standard terrestrial conditions. ...
- Research articles 2007-09-01
- Mitsubishi Electric Develops Practical Use Multi-Crystalline Silicon Solar Cell with World's Highest Conversion Efficiency Rate of 18.0%
- TOKYO -- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503)(President and CEO: Setsuhiro Shimomura) announced today its achievement of a world record1 photoelectric conversion efficiency rate2 of 18.0%3 in a 150mm square practical use multi-crystalline silicon solar cell, an improvement of 1.2% over our previous models. We plan to present our technology at the...
- Research articles 2007-05-31
- Researchers Develop Technique to Use 'Dirty' Silicon
- The University of California, Berkeley recently announced that a research team led by UC Berkeley engineers has developed a new technique to handle metal defects in low-grade silicon, an advance the university said could "dramatically" reduce the cost of solar cells. According to UC Berkeley, the growth of the...
- Research articles 2005-08-19
- Solar Cell Electron Transfer Dynamics Measured By Nist Scientists - National Institute of Standards and Technology - Brief Article
- Inexpensive solar-to-electric energy converters based on organometallic dyes impregnated on nanoparticle substrates of titanium dioxide ([TiO.sub.2]) and other related semiconductors are being explored as replacements for silicon-based solar cells. These new solar cells could lead to low cost (less than $ 11W) photo-voltaic alternatives. Applications of the dye-sensitized photo-electrochemical cells...
- Research articles 2001-03-01
- Amtech Systems Inc. Announces New Board Member and Chair of Audit Committee
- TEMPE, Ariz. -- Amtech Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: ASYS), a global supplier of production and automation systems and related supplies for the semiconductor, silicon wafer, solar cell and microelectromechanical system MEMS industries, today announced that Lawrence D. Firestone has been elected as a member of the company's board of directors. Firestone...
- Research articles 2005-10-31
- G24 dye-sensitized solar tech out in time for the holidays
- Cleantech gadget lovers and Blackberry addicts may want to get out their holiday wish lists. Cardiff, Wales-based G24 Innovations said electronic bags incorporating its dye-sensitized solar cell DSSC technology are to be out in time for the December shopping season. The bags can be used to power everything from iPhones...
- News items 2009-10-16
- EMCORE Milks the Solar Cow on Utility-Scale Farms
- The Company: EMCORE Corp., a provider of semiconductor-based components and subsystems. The Filing: FORM 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 11, 2008. The Finding: On August 5, EMCORE Corp. announced two purchase agreements, with a total value of approximately $40 million, for delivery of its...
- Blog posts 2008-09-23
- GT Solar Not Immune to Solar Cycles
- The Company: GT Solar International, a global provider of ingot casting furnaces and solar-grade silicon reactors. The Filing: Form S-1/A Registration Statement filed on July 23 with the SEC. The Finding: GT Solar Holdings, LLC, sold 30.3 million shares of its stake in GT...
- Blog posts 2008-07-25
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