Solar power technology firm, Natcore Technology proclaimed that it has inked a deal with Hunan TLNZ Solar Technology, a firm based in Xiangtan, China, to supply proprietary anti-reflective coating system.
The system will be tested by the Chinese firm to check its efficiency. Natcore did not disclose the conditions of the deal.
According to Natcore Technology, if the testing results of its first anti-reflective coating system are positive, then Hunan TLNZ would buy the system.
Chuck Provini, Chief Executive Officer of Natcore Technology, said that the company is in discussion with other Chinese firms.
Natcore’s innovative liquid phase deposition technology utilizes a patented blend of chemicals to produce an anti-reflective layer of silicon dioxide on solar photovoltaic cells at room temperature. The technology was developed by Rice University, who licensed it to Natcore.
According to the company, its technology is more economical than other solutions that use ultra-temperature vacuum furnaces to produce an anti-reflective layer. On 15th March 2011, Natcore announced that it will develop the coating systems, which will require approximately 8 to 10 weeks for development. Fremont, California-based MicroTech Process is constructing the coating systems for Natcore.