Concentration Silicon PV Cell

Application domain(s)

  • GreenTech

Area(s) of expertise

  • Facilities & Labs
  • MEMS & Microsystems
  • Renewable Energies

Description

  • Crystal silicon PV cell, front contacts. Texturized active area for minimum reflectance
  • Custom process and design suited for concentration application (60-200 Suns)

Advantages & Applications

Outdoor prototype – micromirror based concentration, target 40 Suns. Several modules mounted and collecting data at Sermide Edipower site, Italy.

  • Energy and clean technologies
  • Microsystems

Status

TRL 6 – technology demonstrated in relevant environment (industrially relevant environment in the case of key enabling technologies)