Solid State
Electrolyte for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs)
Russell Gaudiana
01-24
EISG Project
Title: Solid State Electrolyte for
Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs)
EISG Grant Number: 01-24
PIER Area: Renewable Energy Technologies
Principal Investigator: Russell Guadiana
Contact Information: Phone:
(978) 654-6961, email: rgaudiana@konarkatech.com
Organization: Konarka Technologies, Inc.
Grant Amount: $74,735
Grant Term: 12 Months
Project Description:
Proposes to research the feasibility of using a specially formulated gel as an electrolyte in dye-sensitized solar cells that permits effective encapsulation in the manufacturing process.
Proposed Outcomes:
§ Prototype solar cells will be fabricated and tested as part of the project.
Anticipated Benefits:
§ Potential to reduce the manufacturing cost of solar cells to less than $1 / Wp through low cost materials and roll-to-roll manufacturing.
§ Low cost thin film PV would significantly expand the cost effective applications for PV in California.