CX-100042: Categorical Exclusion Determination

Printed Nano Cu and NiSi Contacts and Metallization for Solar Cell Modules CX(s) Applied: B3.6 Date: 09/09/2014 Location(s): New York Offices(s): Golden Field Office Technology Office: Solar Energy Technologies Award Number: DE-EE0006684

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September 9, 2014
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Printed Nano Cu and NiSi Contacts and Metallization for Solar Cell Modules
CX(s) Applied: B3.6
Date: 09/09/2014
Location(s): New York
Offices(s): Golden Field Office
Technology Office: Solar Energy Technologies
Award Number: DE-EE0006684

DOE is proposing to provide funding to Intrinsiq Materials, Inc. to replace the silver contacts used in solar cells with printed Nickel Silicide and Copper nanoparticle layers utilizing commercial printing equipment.