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Kerf-free wafering for high-volume, high-efficiency c-Si cell

Henley et al., 2011

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51692689975333597
Author
Henley F
Kang S
Brailove A
Fujisaka A
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Proceedings of the 26th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference, Hamburg, Germany

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Kerfless silicon wafer-making equipment has been suggested as a cost-effective alternative to the wire saw method. The potential benefits include greater materials utilization efficiency and lower cost. Until recently, EFG and ribbon technologies (both liquid-solid phase …
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