silicon solar cell

Flexing for the next silicon wave

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Ultrathin, rigid silicon segments that are wired through interdigitated metal contacts produce ultraflexible high-performance solar cells.

Stefaan De Wolf

Stefaan De Wolf is a Professor of​ Material Science and Engineering, and the Interim Associate Director for the KAUST Solar Center. ​Stefaan De Wolf's expertise lies in the science and technology of photovoltaics for terrestrial applications. His research focuses on the fabrication of high-efficiency silicon-and perovskite based solar cells, with specific attention to the fundamental understanding of interface structures and electrical contact formation, relevant to solar cells and electronic devices in general. He is also interested in new device architectures and applications, such as multi-junction solar cells, aimed at the improved utilization of the full solar spectrum for electricity generation, and the development of photovoltaic solutions for hot and sunny climates. He is also interested in new device architectures and applications, such as multi-junction solar cells, aimed at the improved utilization of the full solar spectrum for electricity generation, the development of photovoltaic solutions for hot and sunny climates, as well as exploring machine-learning methods to accelerate photovoltaic research.