Light trapping texturing

Light trapping texturing
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Here is a machine developed by 1366 Technologies which it is marketing to solar manufacturers. The machine places a polymer surface on a silicon wafer during cell manufacturing. The machine creates a textured surface that cuts down on reflectivity, increasing the amount of light the cell can capture and convert to electricity.

December 2, 2010 2:56 PM PST

Photo by: Martin LaMonica/CNET

| Caption by: Martin LaMonica

 

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