as they say in the mob, Fuhgitaboudit.
Get a BS in Physics, minor in Chem Engr. Then get your master's and PhD in Solid State Physics. Then get a job in the research department of a major semiconductor producer. In your off time, spend long hours making your own cells using their equipment (but if you do anything cool, expect that they will own the idea).
...then buy some silicon sand, melt it at around 1400 C, purify the silicon until it reaches 99.999999999999% pure silicon, (probably missed some 9s off)
Remelt ? Hold your pure silicon liquid for several weeks while pulling a perfect crystal from the melt. Slice the resulting 12 " boule into <<1mm slices.
And that's the EASY bit !
I don't know about silicon cells but in the mean time how about making a solar cell with powdered donuts and tea? Personally I'd not start with powdered donuts, I'd get it directly from the pantry. But here's the link. http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2009/03/donutsolar/
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10 years ago
Here's a good overview of how a silicon cell is made.
http://blog.financenewstoday.com/home-and-family/how-to-build-a-diy-solar-cell-and-tap-the-power-of-the-sun/
Answer 10 years ago
this goes to a page with nothing but a llink to a page with nothing but a link to a page that is a scam to charge money for NOTHING
Answer 10 years ago
Not for me it doesn't
Answer 10 years ago
It works for me on three different computers on three different isp's. Don't know why it doesn't work for you.
Answer 10 years ago
He's got a virus....
Answer 10 years ago
Nope, not true. It goes to the full text of the article cited by Re-design.
10 years ago
The traditional silicon-based solar cells are effectively impossible for DIY manufacture.
However, organic solar cells seem to be quite feasible for the home Maker.
10 years ago
as they say in the mob, Fuhgitaboudit. Get a BS in Physics, minor in Chem Engr. Then get your master's and PhD in Solid State Physics. Then get a job in the research department of a major semiconductor producer. In your off time, spend long hours making your own cells using their equipment (but if you do anything cool, expect that they will own the idea).
Answer 10 years ago
...then buy some silicon sand, melt it at around 1400 C, purify the silicon until it reaches 99.999999999999% pure silicon, (probably missed some 9s off) Remelt ? Hold your pure silicon liquid for several weeks while pulling a perfect crystal from the melt. Slice the resulting 12 " boule into <<1mm slices. And that's the EASY bit !
10 years ago
I don't know about silicon cells but in the mean time how about making a solar cell with powdered donuts and tea? Personally I'd not start with powdered donuts, I'd get it directly from the pantry. But here's the link.
http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2009/03/donutsolar/