Cradle to Gate
Identity ID
4786658f-8d6e-4afa-80b0-8f7fa75529bc
Materials
Associated ID
68322ed0-517d-40eb-b0e5-3712caf9d27a
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Description
This product represents a P-type monocrystalline silicon photovoltaic cell produced using PERC cell technology, which is an essential component of solar panels. The cell has an area of approximately 0.044 m², a single-cell mass of 16.5 g, a power output of 10.23 W, and an average conversion efficiency of 23%. 2%; this dataset includes major raw and auxiliary materials, energy, atmospheric emissions, and waste from the production process; infrastructure such as manufacturing of production equipment and construction of facilities are not included within the dataset boundaries; the life cycle inventory was compiled from multiple data sources, with certain data adjusted and updated based on industry average values from the 2023 photovoltaic industry report; the production of P-type monocrystalline silicon photovoltaic cells includes processes such as texturing, diffusion, SE doping, etching, oxidation, coating, screen printing, sintering, and testing.
Activity Description
The production of P-type monocrystalline silicon photovoltaic cells involves processes such as texturing, diffusion, SE doping, etching, oxidation, coating, screen printing, sintering, and inspection.
Process Description
This product represents one monocrystalline silicon photovoltaic cell. Photovoltaic cells convert light into electricity and serve as a key component of solar panels. Monocrystalline photovoltaic cells are generally more efficient than polycrystalline ones.
Time period
2019
2026
Geography
China
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology
Technology comment
The production of P-type monocrystalline silicon photovoltaic cells involves processes such as texturing, diffusion, SE doping, etching, oxidation, coating, screen printing, sintering, and inspection.