Nanosolar was founded in 2002 with the aim of making the price of solar power competitive with that of conventional fuels. Over the past six years, Nanosolar has addressed virtually every aspect of solar electricity cell manufacture, developing innovations that enable a substantial reduction in production costs. Nanosolar’s proprietary technology includes the use of metal foil as a bottom electrode, and a specially formulated nanoparticle ink, which functions as the semiconductor. This is spearheading a revolution in solar cell manufacturing – a transition from the traditional slow vacuum process to rapid roll-to-roll printing of solar cells. The economics of this approach enable production of solar cells for less than $1/Watt – a figure that is unprecedented in the solar industry. With increasing awareness about global warming, and an increasing demand for energy independence, Nanosolar is positioned to be a key player in the greentech revolution, and make a meaningful contribution to the future of energy.
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