Solar cell efficiency is the primary measure of device performance.  Higher cell efficiencies translate into lower costs, which enable widespread adoption of this renewable energy alternative.  Rohm and Haas is currently developing new metallization and imaging technologies based on our core competencies to help improve solar cell efficiencies and device yields. With our extensive global footprint and advanced technology in photovoltaics, we can help you build a bright future in solar cell manufacturing.

PV Business Value Proposition

Solar cell efficiency: Our technology can increase solar cell efficiency—the amount of energy generated by light.  Even a few tenths of a percent increase in cell efficiency will have dramatic results.
Yield improvement: Solar cell manufacturing is an expensive process, prone to yield loss due to breakage and other technical hurdles.  Rohm and Haas has new technology that can increase manufacturing yields.
Process know-how and service: The PV industry is still young, but growing fast.  Manufacturers look to those who have deep process and engineering knowledge, and those who can offer exceptional service.

PV Technical Articles:

An Overview of Wet Chemistry Processing for the Manufacture of Silicon Solar Cells (pdf)

The Application of Light Induced Electroplating for Improving the Efficiency of Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells (pdf)

Development of a Plated Nickel Seed Layer for Front Side Metallization of Silicon Solar Cells (pdf)

Wafer Cleaning and its Effects on Subsequent Texturing Processes (pdf)