“Although photovoltaics cells based on inorganic single crystals are well-established, new phenomena on the nanoscale, coupled with the possibility of new fabrication methods, suggest that solutions to the cost factor could be found in nanoscale photovoltaics,” - Paul Alivisatos, Interim Director, Berkeley Lab, February 2009
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Nanotechnology's importance to the solar industry has grown rapidly with the realization that rational design and control of nanoscale materials will fundamentally improve the economics of photovoltaic energy systems. Based on low manufacturing cost and efficiency-boosting capabilities, it is clear that nanotechnology will be a critical component of the next generation grid-ready energy supply.
QD Soleil is a wholly owned subsidiary and former solar division of Nanosys, the world's pre-eminent nanotechnology materials company. Nanosys is based in Palo Alto , CA and since 2001 has developed a variety of nanotechnology-based products, including several solar energy technologies. QD Soleil is able to significantly leverage the technology base of Nanosys for many disruptive solar applications. In addition, QD Soleil controls an IP estate of over 500 patents and patent applications on nano-enabled solar, with fundamental patents related to the materials, processing, and use of nanotechnology in solar. This underlying technology has been rigorously developed, refined and successfully demonstrated in many products and is now available for deployment in solar.
