Our Solar Photovoltaic Cell works on the principle of conversion of sunlight into electricity. This is achieved either by photovoltaics (solar panels) or by thermal concentrating devices. Our Solar Photovoltaic Cell, with a typical lifetime of 20 to 30 years, generates significantly more energy over a lifetime than the energy expended in producing it.
Overview Of Solar Cell Types
Solar cell types are broadly grouped into two categories – bulk (or wafer-based silicon) and thin film cells. All solar cells require a light absorbing material to absorb photons and generate electrons via the photovoltaic effect. Most solar cells are designed to absorb the wavelengths of solar light that reach the earth surface.
Some solar cells are optimized for light absorption beyond Earth's atmosphere, for use in "outer space"... Solar panels are normally fabricated using either silicon or thin-film cell technology. Many of the types of solar cells available are made from bulk materials that are then cut into wafers. Other materials are configured as thin-films that are bonded to supporting substrates.
Nanocrystals are also used. These are placed as quantum dots (electron-confined nanoparticles) embedded in a supporting matrix. Silicon is still the only substance, which is well researched in both bulk and thin-film cell technology. There are new alternatives to silicon cells being developed. Proprietary nanoparticle silicon printing will offer many features that conventional silicon cannot. It is the most promising of the new technologies.
Nanoparticle silicon can be printed reel-to-reel on stainless steel or other high temperature substrates. Most of the work on the next generation of photovoltaic is directed at printing onto low cost flexible polymer film and ultimately on common materials. The main technologies looking promising are currently CIGS, CdTe, DSSC, and organic photovoltaics.

Our Solar Photovoltaic Cell works on the principle of conversion of sunlight into electricity. This is achieved either by photovoltaics (solar panels) or by thermal concentrating devices. Our Solar Photovoltaic Cell, with a typical lifetime of 20 to 30 years, generates significantly more energy over a lifetime than the energy expended in producing it.
Overview Of Solar Cell Types
Solar cell types are broadly grouped into two categories – bulk (or wafer-based silicon) and thin film cells. All solar cells require a light absorbing material to absorb photons and generate electrons via the photovoltaic effect. Most solar cells are designed to absorb the wavelengths of solar light that reach the earth surface.
Some solar cells are optimized for light absorption beyond Earth's atmosphere, for use in "outer space"... Solar panels are normally fabricated using either silicon or thin-film cell technology. Many of the types of solar cells available are made from bulk materials that are then cut into wafers. Other materials are configured as thin-films that are bonded to supporting substrates.
Nanocrystals are also used. These are placed as quantum dots (electron-confined nanoparticles) embedded in a supporting matrix. Silicon is still the only substance, which is well researched in both bulk and thin-film cell technology. There are new alternatives to silicon cells being developed. Proprietary nanoparticle silicon printing will offer many features that conventional silicon cannot. It is the most promising of the new technologies.
Nanoparticle silicon can be printed reel-to-reel on stainless steel or other high temperature substrates. Most of the work on the next generation of photovoltaic is directed at printing onto low cost flexible polymer film and ultimately on common materials. The main technologies looking promising are currently CIGS, CdTe, DSSC, and organic photovoltaics.