Abound solar was a manufacturer of cadmium telluride modules a thin film photovoltaic technology based in the united states.
Cadnium teller solar panels.
The company was incorporated as ava solar in 2007 and was rebranded as abound solar in march 2009.
New cadmium telluride solar panels are now available for applications on tall buildings in urban environments.
Cadmium is a heavy metal and extremely dangerous.
First solar a us based manufacturer makes attractive pv modules that can be used in home applications.
Cadmium telluride cdte is a commonly used material in thin film solar modules.
Cadmium telluride cdte solar panels as the second most common photovoltaic technology on the market behind traditional crystalline silicon cadmium telluride cdte panels are already a viable thin film solar panel solution.
Solar panels generate 300 times more toxic waste per unit of energy than nuclear power plants.
They also contain lead cadmium and other toxic even carcinogenic chemicals that cannot be removed without breaking apart the entire panel.
Cadmium fumes may cause flu like symptoms and more severe respiratory problems.
In this video i will explain what cadmium telluride or cdte solar panels are all abou.
Approximately 90 of most pv modules are made up of glass.
What is cdte and why should i care.
It could be the future of solar.
Cadmium telluride cdte is the most common type of thin film solar cell in production.
Cadmium dust is even more toxic leading to respiratory liver and kidney problems that can be fatal.
Solar panels often contain lead cadmium and other toxic chemicals that cannot be removed without breaking apart the entire panel.
Cadmium telluride pv is the only thin film technology with lower costs than conventional solar cells made of crystalline silicon in multi kilowatt systems.
It operated a production facility in longmont colorado.
Cadmium telluride is a direct bandgap material with bandgap energy of about 1 45 defined ev which is well matched to the solar spectrum and nearly optimal for converting sunlight into electricity using a single junction.