How Do Screenprint Solar Cells Work?
Composition Screen print solar cells are a special type of solar cell that uses nanoparticles to trap the energy in the sun’s rays, instead of using silicone-based photovoltaic cells. Nanoparticles are extremely small particles, sized between 1 and 100 nanometers. A nanometer is a measurement that equals 1 millionth of a millimeter. How They Work Solar cells use the energy in the photons that are absorbed from the sun’s rays to generate electricity. Typically, solar cells are large arrays placed on rooftops. Screen print solar cells, however, are translucent, and can be integrated into the windows of buildings. These solar cells can shade the interior of the building, while absorbing the energy of the sun, and can even be created in different colors and patterns. Assembly In order to create a pane of solar-power-enabled glass, a film of nanoparticles is applied to the glass using screen printing techniques. Once the nanoparticles have been applied, another pane of glass is sandwiched o
