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| Dr. Guy Ankonia at the Joint GTEP & RBNI Photovoltaic Laboratory |
Our collective will to power
Formed through an alliance of Technion’s most dynamic multidisciplinary programs, the PV lab is helping scientists unleash the power of the sun to generate tomorrow’s much-needed energy.
This is not a solar luxury to save cash on fuel bills. Global scientific experts agree that with depleting oil reserves and astronomical increases in world population, the quest for new energy sources is vital to keep our world safe, and that solar power is in first place as the energy supplier of the future.
Photovoltaic cells are used in solar panels across Israel to heat water. However, scientific investigation is still needed to optimize the use of different types of silicon within the cells, for mass production of electricity. Bringing energy know-how and expertise in the nano dimension together, the Grand Technion Energy Program (GTEP) and the Russell Berrie Institute of Nanotechnology (RBNI) are combining strengths in the new photovoltaic initiative. The lab gives Israeli researchers from industry and academia the basic and advanced tools for the fabrication and characterization of photovoltaic devices.
“Here, there is the freedom to explore what you think is right – in order to gain knowledge,” says lab manager Dr. Guy Ankonia. “Scientists can explore all frontiers of PV… what was not known becomes known. Technion is a great place to do the research. You have the tools, the capabilities to explore, and the freedom.”
Attention PV Researchers from Industry and Academia!
The Following facilities are available:
- Solar simulator
- CIMPS/CIMVS
- Quantum Efficiency
- Ellipsometer
- MVD
