Crystalline silicon solar cell research in Norway
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Marstein, Erik Stensrud
Deputy Head of Department
Today, solar cells are most commonly made from either mono- or
multicrystalline silicon (Si) wafers. In Norway, universities, research
institutes and companies in the solar cell industry jointly work
towards making the electricity produced by such solar cells ever more
cost-effective. Through several research programs, every aspect of Si
solar cell technology is covered, from the production of feedstock,
through crystallization, wafer sawing, solar cell production technology
and characterization to incorporation of solar cells in solar modules
and energy systems. In this paper, a brief overview of the main
Norwegian companies and research groups within this field, as well as
current research activities will be presented.
