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High Efficiency Thin Multi-Junction Solar Cells
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Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: No
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Fiscal Year: 2009Title: High Efficiency Thin Multi-Junction Solar CellsAgency / Branch: DOD / USAFContract: FA9453-09-M-0064Award Amount: $100,000.00
Abstract:
The proposed SBIR will focus on the development of wafer bonding of GaAs and InP to produce a two junction tandem solar cell which will be the basis to realize a high efficiency solar cell with high manufacturing yield.The target efficiency of the two-junction solar cell is 40% at under AM0 illumination. The proposed wafer bonding process based on ELO wafers is expected to reduce the manufacturing cost of solar cell chips by at least 50% through the GaAs and InP substrate recycling, combined with a reduction in the solar cell thickness. This cost advantage will be obtained without any reduction in conversion efficiency. BENEFIT: This research would provide a foundation for lower cost, higher efficiency solar cells that could have wide benefits for space and terrestrial applications. The ability to remove the substrate along with wafer bonding would provide a clear pathway towards higher efficiency.Small Business Information at Submission:MICROLINK DEVICES
6457 Howard Street Niles, IL 60714EIN/Tax ID: 043511752DUNS: N/ANumber of Employees:Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: No
Award Information
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Agency: Department of Defense |
Branch: Air Force |
Award ID: 93072 |
Program Year/Program: 2009 / SBIR |
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Agency Tracking Number: F083-186-1631 |
Solicitation Year: N/A |
Solicitation Topic Code: N/A |
Solicitation Number: N/A |