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Thin Film Solar Improvements : University of Florida Researchers
Researchers at the University of Florida say they have crossed the critical threshold of eight-percent efficiency in the laboratory for prototype “roll-to-roll” solar cells.
A thin-film solar cell (TFSC), also called a thin-film photovoltaic cell (TFPV), is a solar energy collection cell which is manufactured by placing one or more thin layers of photovoltaic (PV) on a sheet of material. The result is a sheet of bendable solar energy collection material. The completed product is delivered in a roll which can resemble a Fruit Roll-Up, but much larger.
Thin film solar panels have been commercially available for the past few years and have been installed on roof-tops around the world. However, thin film panels typically fall short in efficiency compared to framed crystalline-silicon panels.
The UF research team says they have increased the efficiency of thin film in the laboratory by applying a zinc oxide process.
A full report outlining the details of their latest laboratory success in solar cell technology is published in the Dec. 18 online version of Nature Photonics.
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Permalink Reply by Lewis Harvey Trautz on -
what is the developement issues on this can I get a detailed broceure
is it available at the developement center
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Permalink Reply by Hadley Price on -
Lewis -
The type of material used in the creation of the product is directly related to the energy efficiency. This article explains the differences in crystalline and thin film. Both technologies are diligently working to improve quality and efficiency. Link
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Permalink Reply by Hadley Price on
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This article is helpful too...
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/12/19/pentacen_quantum_solar_cells/
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Permalink Reply by Hadley Price on
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Jan. 17 (Bloomberg) -- First Solar Inc., the world’s largest maker of thin-film solar products, beat its own record for making the most efficient panels.
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-01-17/first-solar-panel-reach...
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Permalink Reply by Keith E. McInnis on -
This is stunningly great news. It is these 'small' improvements in efficiency which will allow many technologies to work harmoniously thus providing 'free' energy.
Will the manufacture of this new film be doable in the US?
Given the concerns of US jobs issues etc. is it advisable to pursue fees on imported solar tech to provide temporary relief and time to the US manufacturing /?
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Permalink Reply by Hadley Price on
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Keith, here is a website claiming the Top Thin Film Solar Firms. I'm not familiar with which companies may be USA based, if any. Just thought I would pass it on to you.
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