Solving Silicon PV’s Cost Barrier
– Silicon PV wafers comprise 50% of the cost of a module and limit manufacturers’ cell efficiencies due to bulk quality and surface non-uniformities. 1366’s one-step Direct Wafer™ process solves these quality and cost barriers by providing manufacturers with a uniformly better wafer produced for a fraction of the cost.
Amount of silicon the PV industry wastes each year
Amount of steel wire the PV industry wastes each year
Wasted factory floor space due to the current wafer process