Solar Cells and Templates

Type of solar cell materials
Types of semiconductor materials market solar module conversion efficiency of power generation
Silicon (Si)
Silicon
At present solar system most widely used crystalline silicon
Crystalline silicon
The unique lens of 12 ~ 20%
Polysilicon
Poly crystal protein of 10 ~ 18%
Amorphous silicon
Amorphous silicon, silicon carbide, silicon germanium, syndrome, 6 ~ 9% silica
Compounds
Complex
Used in space and concentrating PV system crystal type
Unique lens gallium arsenide, indium phosphide 18 to 30%
Polycrystalline
Poly crystal protein sulfide, cadmium telluride, CuInse 10 ~ 12%
Nano and Organic
Nano and Organic
Used in organic solar cells, is a development stage less than 1% TiO2

Single crystal silicon
Also known as single-crystal wafer type. Process expensive, good power output, due to the wafer type, multi-half round or circular shape, the laying of an area can not be achieved when the maximum utilization and absorption.

Polysilicon
Also known as multi-crystalline. The less expensive process, power generation slightly inferior to single crystal silicon can be cut for the square, when laid up to the maximum area utilization and absorption. The crystalline distribution, with artistic effect, can be a plus for the appearance of the building. In addition, although arguments could easily lead to fragmentation of their end, but the crystal can be reused as necklaces and other ornaments.

Amorphous silicon (Flexible)
Low cost, power generation in the lower range, and easily lead to cracking qualitative. However, as can be directly deposited on glass and plastic top, with the best combination of the building can do. In addition to power generation using PV systems can do, indoor consumer goods are common its applications, such as: computer, shaking his head dolls and toys.