{"id":83595,"date":"2011-07-06T16:14:00","date_gmt":"2011-07-06T13:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.technion.ac.il\/blog\/photovoltaics-the-power-of-tomorrow\/"},"modified":"2011-07-06T16:14:00","modified_gmt":"2011-07-06T13:14:00","slug":"photovoltaics-the-power-of-tomorrow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.technion.ac.il\/en\/blog\/photovoltaics-the-power-of-tomorrow\/","title":{"rendered":"Photovoltaics & the Power of Tomorrow"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n
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Dr. Guy Ankonia at the Joint GTEP & RBNI Photovoltaic Laboratory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Our collective will to power<\/span>
\nFormed through an alliance of Technion\u2019s most dynamic multidisciplinary programs, the\u00a0<\/span>PV<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>lab<\/span><\/a>\u00a0is helping scientists unleash the power of the sun to generate tomorrow\u2019s much-needed energy.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
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\nThis 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.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>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)<\/a> are combining strengths in the new photovoltaic initiative. The<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>lab<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>gives Israeli researchers from industry and academia the basic and advanced tools for the fabrication and characterization of photovoltaic devices.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\u201cHere, there is the freedom to explore what you think is right – in order to gain knowledge,\u201d says<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>lab<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>manager Dr. Guy Ankonia. \u201cScientists can explore all frontiers of<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>PV<\/span><\/span>… 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.\u201d<\/span><\/span>
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\nAttention PV Researchers from Industry and Academia!<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nThe Following facilities are available:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n