Solar Solutions
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With solar modules, the energy is free, maintenance is minimal, it is clean, quiet and renewable - it can be part of a connected grid or a distributed network. Solar has many advantages, except for upfront cost. To become fully competitive with traditional energy sources, the cost per watt of solar energy must come down. Using the strengths of our technology and manufacturing experience, Applied Materials is accelerating customers' growth and bringing new levels production to solar module manufacturing.
The solar industry is based on photovolatic (PV) solar modules that convert sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor technologies related to those at the heart of integrated circuits, flat panel televisions and other industrial products – areas where Applied Materials’ expertise gained over the last 40 years has made industry-changing improvements. Our solar strategy? It’s really heating up. Media Kit.
Going Solar
Crystalline Silicon |
Flexible PV |
Thin Film |
Applied Materials offers customers solutions for fabricating three types of solar modules: crystalline silicon, preferred for residential applications; thin film, for large scale application such as power plants and building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV); and flexible PV solar for non-traditional uses such as mobile applications.
Our comprehensive photovoltaic solutions offer a common focus to drive down the total cost per watt.
Taking the World Solar
We live in an energy hungry world where people are looking for new sources of energy. With our proven manufacturing capabilities and industry leadership, we are removing barriers to making solar power a significant global energy source. Learn more about our vision, and how we are leading the photovoltaic (PV) solar industry initiatives to lower costs, increase accessibility, and accelerate adoption of PV solar electricity.
We are focused on using nanomanufacturing technology to improve the way people live and are building momentum, becoming the premier solar equipment supplier to this accelerating global industry. Our aim is to help you take the world solar for years to come.
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