Solar Cells Made in the USA with ES Foundry's Alex Zhu

In this episode, Alex Zhu shares his journey in the solar industry, starting from his time at Suntech to founding ES Foundry, one of the few U.S.-based solar cell manufacturers. We dive into the technical aspects of solar cell production, from silicon wafers to screen printing silver, and discuss the challenges and opportunities of manufacturing solar cells in the United States. Learn about the importance of a stable industry policy, the intricacies of solar technology, and the future of solar manufacturing in America. Tune in to gain insights into the world of solar cells and discover how ES Foundry is empowering the solar industry in the U.S.   Topics discussed: No wafer manufacturing in the USA 6 9s (99.9999% pure) silicon Suntech Suniva Crystalline Silicon Chemical etching Texturing PN Junction Phosphorus Diffusion Oxidation Silicon Dioxide Silicon Nitride Screen Printing Silver Bifacial solar cells Aluminum Oxide Monofacial solar cells Semiconductor PERC technology = Passive Emitter Rear Contact Investment Tax Credit 45x = 4 cents a watt ES = Empower Solar SunPower   Reach out Alex Zhu here: Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/alexzhu  ES Foundry Website: www.esfoundrycorp.com    Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean