Low-Cost, High
Efficiency Solar Cell Fabrication Using Inkjet Printing
Neil Kaminar
01-26
EISG Project
Title: Low-Cost, High Efficiency
Solar Cell Fabrication Using Inkjet Printing
EISG Grant Number: 01-26
PIER Area: Renewable Energy Technologies
Principal Investigator: Neil Kaminar
Contact Information: Phone:
(408-524-9739), email: Nkaminar@SunPowerCorp.com
Organization: Sun Power Corporation
Grant Amount: $74,948
Grant Term: 12 Months
Project Description:
Proposes to determine the feasibility of using low-cost, high-resolution inkjet printing technology to fabricate high-efficiency solar cells.
Proposed Outcomes:
§ The project will modify a commercial inkjet printer and formulate special inks, which will be used to physically test the concept.
Anticipated Benefits:
§ Potential to achieve cell efficiencies of 21% without an increase in manufacturing cost.
§ Potential to reduce PV module cost to $1.92 dollars per watt by 2005.