The US Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $2 million fund to Cogenra Solar through its Energy SunShot Initiative, reports Clean Technica.
Cogenra is planning to use this fund to boost up Dense Cell Interconnect (DCI) technology, by building automated production line in the US.
The DCI is an advanced PV cell interconnects technology capable of boosting solar module output by up to 15 percent as compared to currently available solar modules.
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The technology has made world records for peak power output in N-type mono crystalline cells, P-type mono crystalline cells, and multi crystalline cells.
It works through a streamlining process that eradicates the use of copper interconnect ribbons, solder-joints, and inter-cell gaps, reducing the shading effect these components create in addition to reducing module degradation.
DCI technology is directly aligned with the goals of the SunShot Initiative, to deliver clean solar energy at a price point, stated, Gilad Almogy, CEO, Cogenra Solar.
The Department of Energy has a similar vision to deliver record-setting power as well as enhanced reliability and beautiful aesthetics at a much lower cost-per-watt, added Almogy.
Existing module manufacturing lines can be upgraded to Cogenra DCI manufacturing lines with minimal capex addition, increasing module power capacity by up to 15 percent while reducing cost-per-watt.
The SunShot’s Solar Manufacturing Technology 2 program was created for stimulating photovoltaic and concentrating solar power manufacturing and supply chain companies, by satisfying the development of technology into useable manufacturing processes in US.
Within next four years, those awarded with funding are expected to bring their technology from the development stage to the pilot stage of manufacturing, or from the pilot stage to full-scale manufacturing.
Sabeena Wahid
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