Low cost solar silicon production

Matt Mede

doi:10.1117/12.823606

20 August 2009 Low cost solar silicon production

Matt Mede

Proceedings Volume 7408, Solar Hydrogen and Nanotechnology IV; 740806 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.823606
Event: SPIE Solar Energy + Technology, 2009, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

The worldwide demand for solar grade silicon reached an all time high between 2007 and 2008. Although growth in the solar industry is slowing due to the current economic downturn, demand is expected to rebound in 2011 based on current cost models. However, demand will increase even more than currently anticipated if costs are reduced. This situation creates an opportunity for new and innovative approaches to the production of photovoltaic grade silicon, especially methods which can demonstrate cost reductions over currently utilized processes.

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Matt Mede "Low cost solar silicon production", Proc. SPIE 7408, Solar Hydrogen and Nanotechnology IV, 740806 (20 August 2009); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.823606

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