dough, We (wife'e on board) have added at these levels and plan to hold for at least 5 years. I want to be around while Natcore's promising technology is commercialized.
Originally, I thought the LPD process for growing the antireflective coating on silicon wafers was very promising, due to this ... Moreover, our technology allows for solar cell production that eradicates the need for toxic silane; eliminates the need for intensive energy used to apply the antireflective coating; and significantly lowers silicon usage. But our world-changing technology also promises to have dramatic impact on semiconductor devices; optical components; eyewear; aerospace exploration; and architectural coatings, among other uses. On top of all of this, Natcore has recently added the improved output of black silicon to the initial launch. We should see commercialization in early 2012!
My favorite statement made to me by a company officer came from Dr. Flood, Natcore's CTO, co-founder, and former Chief of the Photovoltaic and Space Enviroments Branch at the NASA Glenn Research Center. He stated, "In my 30 plus years of involvement in solar, I have never seen a process that, in the end, will have the impact that LPD will have. The LPD process is a world beater in price and performance."
During the same phone conversation, with regards to roll to roll, Dr. Flood estimated that there will be a one year pilot level readiness program in order to run a large chunk of roll to roll. He thought it would then take another six months to production. We may see this product commercialized at the end of 2012!
Dr. Flood is scheduled to spearhead Natcore's roll to roll efforts, in co-ordination with Kodak, starting right about now. Dr. Food and Dr. Barron co-founded Vanguard, a company bought out by Natcore in 2010. Vanguard originated Natcore's roll to roll technology.
My last communication with Dr. Flood was two months ago. At that time, Dr. Flood estimated that the tandem cell would be commercialized in 30 months. We may see solar manufacturers producing tandem cells by the end of 2013!
Amazing!!!
JB
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