The Challenge
Easily converted into energy such as heat and electricity, solar energy is fast becoming one of the most popular forms of alternative energy across the globe. It's the clean and renewable energy source that more and more companies, manufacturers and property owners look to for the solution to their energy needs.

Solar energy is traditionally converted to electricity using one of the following methods:

Photovoltaic solar cells turn sunlight directly into electricity. Photovoltaic systems are mostly seen in applications where power from traditional "grid" sources are either unavailable or are too costly. Photovoltaic applications can also be used in consumer devices such as calculators and watches. Many municipalities also use Photovoltaic technology for road and warning signs.

Solar Thin Film technology provides physical vapor deposition in a three-stage co-evaporation process. The thin film is applied to a substrate such as glass or ceramic and is thought to provide higher conversion efficiencies at a significantly lower production cost.
 

How We Fit In
For years, Ocean Optics helping the solar industry tackle research and development as well as production line challenges through our modular and turnkey spectrometers and accessories.

• Transmission measurement of materials used in solar cell production
• Quality control of photovoltaic panels
• Rapid analysis of test flashes in solar simulations
• Characterization of dye-sensitive and organic solar cells
• OEM systems for plasma and thin film monitoring

You can reach us at +1 727-733-2447 during regular business hours or email us at info@oceanoptics.com.