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Sol Ideas Technology Development is the consulting firm of Greg P. Smestad, Ph.D. Our focus is on optics and semiconductor materials used for optoelectronics, photovoltaics (PV), renewable energy and educational materials used in these fields.

The word "Sol" comes from the Spanish word for Sun, and Dr. Smestad provides consulting to companies and individuals with "Ideas" that can lead to a cleaner environment.

Our expertise stems from:    

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Greg P. Smestad, Ph.D. is an author of a new peer reviewed article, "Systems Analysis and Recommendations for R&D and Accelerated Deployment of Solar Energy" published by Sigma Xi.
 
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Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells Journal

Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells

An International Journal devoted to the promotion of photovoltaic (PV), photothermal and photochemical solar energy conversion


Educational Solar Cell Kits

Several educational solar cell kits are described that can teach the basic principles of science and solar energy. Several kits are available that feature silicon solar cells or those based on nanocrystalline dye-sensitized solar cells. All of these kits are designed to be used primarily in a controlled classroom setting.


Optoelectronics of Solar Cells

Optoelectronics
Tutorial and Text

A tutorial text on solar cells from an optical and thermodynamic perspective
 
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