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Supports the development of third-generation photovoltaic solar cell technologies, which have the potential to provide a significant improvement in solar energy production, enhance Oregon’s green technology leadership, and provide well-paying production jobs. Although Oregon has significant expertise that can be brought to bear in the next generation of roll-to-roll ink-jet-printed solar cells, there is no domestic outlet for this technology that allows it to be demonstrated, and its value established, in the market. Funds would be used to create a photovoltaic cell or module prototype that incorporates core innovations, meets preliminary performance levels, and meets the entrance criteria for further funding under the Department of Energy’s solar power initiatives. The non-silicon solar cell technologies will bridge the gap between the proof-of-concept technology developed by Oregon academic researchers and implementation of nanostructured photovoltaic cells manufactured using commercially-proven roll-to-roll PV cell manufacturing equipment with non-toxic, “green”, ink-jet printing materials and solutions-based processes.
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