I work at the interface between emerging and innovative technology, high-growth markets, and compelling product value. Whether in biotechnology or in semiconductors, my goal is achieve a uniquely differentiated value proposition through a strong scientific and engineering basis. This requires an integrated approach to research and development, corporate finance, and intellectual property.
Nanosolar has developed a new generation of low-cost solar electricity cells and panels
designed to achieve grid-parity cost-efficiency in utility-scale, multi-MW deployments.
Nanosolar is a seven-year-old U.S. based company that leverages nanotechnology to
enable high-volume production of low-cost solar panels. The company has invented a
set of production processes which as an aggregate allow for high-volume production of
thin film solar cells and panels. Nanosolar prints solar cells onto metal foil with a roll-to-roll
printing press using a nanostructured, electronic ink. Individual cells are then
interconnected and assembled into solar modules. The production process is light touch
and highly automated, and is inherently green with both minimal environmental and carbon
footprints even at very high production volumes. Nanosolar is headquartered in San Jose,
California.
This schematic diagram depicts the structure of a Nanosolar solar cell, the basic building block for a solar panel. An electronic ink is used to print the solar cell in a printing press.
This paper was published as part of the summary of work Nanosolar is carrying out for the U.S. Department of Energy Solar America Initiative, for which I am the Principal Investigator.
Press release prepared by DARPA and the Pentagon for U.S. Congress about successful entrepreneurs leveraging the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant program.
Brief prepared by DARPA and the Pentagon for U.S. Congress about successful entrepreneurs leveraging DARPA funding for the development of high-risk, high return technology. The attached brief was distributed to members of the 110th Congress.
Stanford Graduate School - Case Study on Nanosolar