Abstract: | A new production process of solar-grade silicon (SOG-Si) for small demand which is made from metallurgical-grade silicon (MG-Si) is proposed here, based on the findings of silicon refining stage in NEDO (New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization) Direct Reduction Process. SOG-Si trially produced was made into a multicrystalline cell through NEDO Project and the conversion efficiency was max. 10.9%. |