Accomplished professional engineer Steve Verschoor holds a degree in electrical engineering from the Keller School of Management. Currently, Steve Verschoor serves as the co-founder of GTSP Global in Idaho, where he has secured a number of global solar and polysilicon contracts.
Polysilicon refers to a pure form of silicone, a synthetic plastic material that includes fluids, resins, and elastomers with many commercial applications. The second most abundant element on earth, polysilicon offers semiconductor-like properties perfect for solar energy applications and constructing solar photovoltaics.
To construct solar photovoltaics from polysilicon, the material must first be melted into a liquid state and formed into silicon crystal blocks. Following this phase, the silicon blocks are squared off and then sliced into thin strips. The strips can then be processed into solar cells capable of converting sunlight to energy. Finally, the solar cells are combined to form a module that can be integrated into a variety of solar energy systems and applications.
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