Award Number: DE-EE0008170CX(s) Applied: A9, B3.6Solar Energy Technologies OfficeLocation(s): AZOffice(s): Golden Field Office
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August 1, 2017
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Sound Assisted Low Temperature Spalling: Upscaling and Throughput
Award Number: DE-EE0008170
CX(s) Applied: A9, B3.6
Solar Energy Technologies Office
Location(s): AZ
Office(s): Golden Field Office
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing to provide federal funding to Arizona State University (ASU) to design and develop a novel kerfless method (Sound Assisted Low Temperature spalling: SALT) to section silicon wafers for solar photovoltaic panels.
The proposed project involves laboratory scale research and development to demonstrate the scalability of the SALT technology. Associated activities would include: data analysis; modeling; and the design and fabrication of 4” and 6” silicon wafers in quantities to support in-lab testing. Project activities would occur in the dedicated Bertoni research laboratory at ASU in Tempe, AZ. The facility was designed for this type of research; therefore, no physical modification or new permits, additional licenses and/or authorizations would be necessary. No change in the use, mission or operation of existing facilities would arise out of this effort.