Cradle to Gate
Identity ID
05bdc10e-a0ab-43d2-a2bd-50907fbb7c5d
Materials
Associated ID
a5b3c8b5-db29-4c8e-b249-fd0db19a083a
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Description
This product represents P-type monocrystalline silicon photovoltaic cells produced using PERC cell technology, which are important components of solar panels. The cell has an area of approximately 0.033 m², a unit mass of 12.5 g, a power output of 7.66 W, and an average conversion efficiency of 23%. 2%; the dataset includes primary raw materials, auxiliary materials, energy, atmospheric emissions, and waste from the production process, but infrastructure such as equipment manufacturing and factory construction is not included within the system boundary; the life cycle inventory was compiled from multiple data sources, with some data corrected and updated based on the industry average from the 2023 Photovoltaic Industry Report; the production process of P-type monocrystalline silicon photovoltaic cells includes texturing, diffusion, SE doping, etching, oxidation, coating, screen printing, sintering, and inspection.
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.