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Solar Cells Made in the USA with ES Foundry's Alex Zhu

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In this episode, Alex Zhu shares his journey in the solar industry, starting from his time at Suntech to founding ES Foundry, one of the few U.S.-based solar cell manufacturers. We dive into the technical aspects of solar cell production, from silicon wafers to screen printing silver, and discuss the challenges and opportunities of manufacturing solar cells in the United States. Learn about the importance of a stable industry policy, the intricacies of solar technology, and the future of solar manufacturing in America. Tune in to gain insights into the world of solar cells and discover how ES Foundry is empowering the solar industry in the U.S.
Topics discussed:
No wafer manufacturing in the USA
6 9s (99.9999% pure) silicon
Suntech
Suniva
Crystalline Silicon
Chemical etching
Texturing
PN Junction
Phosphorus Diffusion
Oxidation
Silicon Dioxide
Silicon Nitride
Screen Printing Silver
Bifacial solar cells
Aluminum Oxide
Monofacial solar cells
Semiconductor
PERC technology = Passive Emitter Rear Contact
Investment Tax Credit
45x = 4 cents a watt
ES = Empower Solar
SunPower
Reach out Alex Zhu here:
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/alexzhu
ES Foundry Website: www.esfoundrycorp.com
Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean
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In this episode, Alex Zhu shares his journey in the solar industry, starting from his time at Suntech to founding ES Foundry, one of the few U.S.-based solar cell manufacturers. We dive into the technical aspects of solar cell production, from silicon wafers to screen printing silver, and discuss the challenges and opportunities of manufacturing solar cells in the United States. Learn about the importance of a stable industry policy, the intricacies of solar technology, and the future of solar manufacturing in America. Tune in to gain insights into the world of solar cells and discover how ES Foundry is empowering the solar industry in the U.S.
Topics discussed:
No wafer manufacturing in the USA
6 9s (99.9999% pure) silicon
Suntech
Suniva
Crystalline Silicon
Chemical etching
Texturing
PN Junction
Phosphorus Diffusion
Oxidation
Silicon Dioxide
Silicon Nitride
Screen Printing Silver
Bifacial solar cells
Aluminum Oxide
Monofacial solar cells
Semiconductor
PERC technology = Passive Emitter Rear Contact
Investment Tax Credit
45x = 4 cents a watt
ES = Empower Solar
SunPower
Reach out Alex Zhu here:
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/alexzhu
ES Foundry Website: www.esfoundrycorp.com
Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean
  continue reading

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