The LASE process - a new approach to cost effective thin solar cells [ 2003-01-01 - 2005-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Klaus Weber (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Andrew Blakers (Chief Investigator) ,  The Australian National University (Managed by)

Brief description The LASE process - a new approach to cost effective thin solar cells. This project aims to develop a process to produce a new type of single\r\ncrystalline silicon solar cell. The cell is made on very thin slices of silicon that are detached from a conventional high quality silicon wafer. The wafer is gradually consumed as successive slices are harvested from it. Substantially less silicon is used in each solar cell, which allows significant cost reductions.

Funding Amount $180,000

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects

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