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Analysis of Silver Usage in Solar Panel Technology
The chapter provides in-depth insights into the demand runway for solar panels and the technology used in the solar industry, with a specific focus on the amount of silver required in various types of cells per watt. It compares technologies like PERC, TOPCON, and HJT in terms of their silver usage, highlighting the evolution of the industry towards more efficient but silver-intensive options. The conversation also explores the challenges and potential of HJT technology and delves into the substitutability of silver in solar panels as its price rises.