Solar power has risen to become the cheapest energy form on the planet. Innovative breakthroughs in key materials like glass, silicon, and polymers, have been vital to pushing the technology forward.
This paper examines the rise of the solar cell market - its size, scope and international spread, and then takes a close analytical look at its various material characterization needs; from silicon wafers to polymer layers and cover glass. Learn about the comparative differences between traditional silicon cells, and newer types like PERC and HJT, as well as novel trends like shingling and structured foils. Learn how these breakthroughs are paving the way for innovative PV applications on cars, buildings and in our landscape.
This paper sums up the range of analytical techniques from UV/Vis/NIR, DSC, TGA, FTIR and Elemental analysis - which photovoltaic researchers and solar cell producers rely on - to test for the desired properties needed for solar components including cells, wafers, and interconnections - whatever the environment and application.