Solar panels have been developed to convert the solar energy to electricity. Since most solar panels are silicon based, they inherit the mechanical properties of silicon, such as brittleness and hardness. These properties might lead to cracking in workpieces and low tool lives in traditional machining processes. In solar panel manufacturing, to increase the efficiency of solar cells, electrical contacts on the front side of the panel need to be connected to those on the back side. Therefore, holes of different sizes are required to drill in silicon solar panels for certain designs. This paper reviews the literature on different drilling processes for silicon solar panels and summarizes merits, shortcomings, and special characteristics of each method.
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ASME 2010 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference
October 12–15, 2010
Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Conference Sponsors:
- Manufacturing Engineering Division
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978-0-7918-4946-0
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Drilling of Silicon Based Solar Panels: A Review
W. L. Cong,
W. L. Cong
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
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Z. J. Pei
Z. J. Pei
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
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W. L. Cong
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
Q. Feng
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
Z. J. Pei
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
Paper No:
MSEC2010-34324, pp. 309-316; 8 pages
Published Online:
April 11, 2011
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Cong, WL, Feng, Q, & Pei, ZJ. "Drilling of Silicon Based Solar Panels: A Review." Proceedings of the ASME 2010 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference. ASME 2010 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, Volume 1. Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. October 12–15, 2010. pp. 309-316. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/MSEC2010-34324
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