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THE FUTURE OF SOLAR

The world needs clean, renewable energy sources. But how exactly will photovoltaic (PV) solar energy fit into tomorrow’s energy picture? 

At REC we believe that PV solar will rapidly become a vital source of energy, particularly for meeting peak demand and energy security needs.  This will be driven by the strengths of PV energy itself, although optimal regulatory conditions could provide vital support.

The potential of PV solar as a beneficial energy source is unlimited. First of all, it is extremely clean. The environmental benefits will be enormous if the growth potential of PV is capitalized, and PV is the fastest growing renewable energy technology. Secondly, solar energy is an infinite resource, and no technological or physical limitations to growth in PV have been identified.

 

 

INNOVATING FOR VALUE

REC is focused on innovating for value in solar technology. We are discovering and bringing to life the technologies that can make affordable, clean solar energy a reality for more people. 

Four years ago, we created the REC cost roadmap 2010, to make this mission measurable. The cost roadmap details the amounts by which we aim to reduce the cost of solar energy, through our innovations.

Fluidized Bed Reactor (FBR) technology

A major achievement in our commitment to reducing cost by innovation is REC's proprietary depositioning technology - FBR. This technology will produce solar grade silicon at significantly lower cost than the traditional Siemens process. The energy savings in the silicon refining process will be up to 80-90 percent. REC is now in the final stages of implementing the FBR technology at our Moses Lake plant in Washington, USA. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wafer-Based PV solar

REC focuses on wafer-based PV because we believe it delivers the best value among the wide range of competing PV solar technologies. 

Photovoltaic (PV) solar includes several types of approaches, such as wafer-based, thin film, polymer and nanotechnology. These technologies share the common approach of using cells made of layers of semi-conducting material to convert solar energy into electricity. 

Read more about REC's approach to solar competitiveness in the race to make clean, solar-based energy affordable and widely available in the not too distant future.

Spanning the value chain

We are virtually unique as a completely integrated solar company: REC is involved in every aspect from silicon refining to wafer and cell creation, module manufacturing, systems and project development. Read more about the REC value chain.