Next Generation Solar Cells Based on Nanostructures

Award Information

Agency: Department of Defense	Branch: Air Force	Award ID: 78225	Program Year/Program: 2006 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number: F061-274-1281	Solicitation Year: N/A	Solicitation Topic Code: N/A	Solicitation Number: N/A

Small Business Information: SVT Associates
7620 Executive Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344-3677
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Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: Yes

HUBZone-Owned: No

Phase 1: Fiscal Year: 2006

Title: Next Generation Solar Cells Based on Nanostructures

Agency / Branch: DOD / USAF

Contract: FA9453-06-M-0179

Award Amount: $99,741.00

Abstract:
Increased power demands on satellites and remote instruments drive the need for achieving higher conversion efficiencies from solar cells with less weight and volume. Of great current interest is the ability to create nanoscale structures, with device properties that can be uniquely engineered. Quantum dot-based photovoltaics have been demonstrated, but the inherently low packing density of quantum dots negate internal efficiency gains. Two-dimensionally confined quantum wires (QWRS) can offer the advantages of having a nanoscale architecture while also providing large spatial volume. This Phase I program seeks to explore the application of QWRs to create high efficiency solar cells.

Principal Investigator:
Aaron Moy
Senior Research Engineer
9529342100
moy@svta.com

Business Contact:
Leslie Price
Contract Administrator
9529342100
price@svta.com

Small Business Information at Submission:

SVT ASSOC., INC.
7620 Executive Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344

EIN/Tax ID: 411764876

DUNS: N/A

Number of Employees:

Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No