Spherical Solar Cell Production Breakthrough :: Oblate Spheroid

Conventional flat solar cells are produced by
slicing crystalline silicon ingots, generating a large quantity of "Kerf loss"
in the production process. In contrast, Sphelar is produced using a unique
process whereby melted silicon is subjected to free fall, and spheres are formed
naturally by the microgravity conditions, so there is hardly any waste of raw
materials at all. This results of course in a dramatic reduction in costs, and
helps ensure the efficient use of silicon, a finite resource. Sphelar is an
environmentally-friendly product, not only in terms of performance but also
during the production phase. Caption & Image Credit: Kyosemi Corporation