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How to Make Amorphous Solar Cells

12/03/2009 10:06 PM

Can anyone tell me how to make an Amorphous Solar Cell( Thin film) ?

Step by step will be much appreciated

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Re: Amorphous Solar Cell

12/03/2009 10:33 PM

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Re: Amorphous Solar Cell

12/04/2009 1:51 AM

Assuming you want to fabricate an "Amorphous Solar Cell" and not an "Amorphous Solar Cell panel" check here: [PDF]

Fabrication and Characterization of Advanced Triple-junction .

If you are looking for a specific recipe/process, forget it.

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Re: How to Make Amorphous Solar Cells

12/05/2009 10:57 AM

I would be more kind than saying "spy". I was thinking a do-it-yourselfer. However, I'm sure the formula and process are patented.

If you want to SEE the process and SPEAK to someone during a tour, I know our AIChE local section has toured BP Solar in Frederick, MD. If you want to set it up, I can give you the contact name but it's up to them to accept. Respond to me off-line at brian.rutledge@martinmarietta.com for details. PS I'll be out of town on business next week, so it will be a few days intil I can check the business card file and give you the contact name.

PS the part of the plant where the surface treatments are formulated was secure and off-tour, but they will answer some questions.

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Re: How to Make Amorphous Solar Cells

12/05/2009 2:15 PM

Robert Seippel authored a good book on Photovoltiaics (also the title) published in 1983 - Reston Publishing.

You can get your answer in that book.

It is a little old now- perhaps you can find some other text closer to present time.

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Re: How to Make Amorphous Solar Cells

12/06/2009 11:52 AM

Thank you captkirkconnell, I ordered the book.

I am a school teacher and am trying to lead my students to go where no one has been before.

To provide cheap sustainable energy for thier generation and the future.

Thank you ,

solarsearcher.

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Re: How to Make Amorphous Solar Cells

12/07/2009 5:18 AM

You might also be interested in this company that has developed solar cells made by ink jet printing.

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