bookbashuk Chapter 381 Solar Panel Production Line
Chapter 381 Solar Panel Production Line
Li Yang stood in front of the laboratory window, looking towards the distant mountains, where the sun was shining brightly on the ground, as if giving him some kind of revelation.
Since he came to this era, he has made many breakthroughs in science and technology and industry, but he knows that the challenges ahead will only become more difficult. This time, he set his sights on the sun, the huge, unchanging fireball.
As an inexhaustible energy source, solar energy began to attract the attention of scientists as early as the end of the 19th century.
In 1876, British scientist William Adams successfully converted light energy into electrical energy using selenium materials and platinum electrodes. This invention became the prototype of modern solar panels.
However, due to the limitations of the technical conditions at the time, solar panels had extremely low efficiency and high costs, making them difficult to apply on a large scale.
In the 20s, with the development of semiconductor technology, silicon materials gradually became the core material of solar panels, and their efficiency was significantly improved.
However, Li Yang was well aware that in the 60s, solar energy technology was still in its infancy and its efficiency was far less than that of later generations.
He must find ways to utilize limited resources and technical conditions to maximize the efficiency of solar panels while reducing production costs so that this technology can not only serve high-end scientific research institutions but also be popularized in the lives of ordinary people.
Li Yang walked back to the laboratory table and opened a thick notebook, which contained densely written records of his thoughts over the past few days.
In front of him, a black silicon wafer was lying quietly on the table, refracting a faint light.
Li Yang stared at the silicon wafer, as if he saw countless families in the future with their roofs covered with photovoltaic panels, and solar energy becoming an indispensable part of their lives.
"We must start from the two aspects of efficiency and cost." Li Yang said to himself, then picked up a pen and quickly wrote a few lines in his notebook:
Material improvement: Although the existing silicon material technology is mature, it is expensive and has limited conversion efficiency. Li Yang plans to further improve the photoelectric conversion efficiency by improving the material and studying the doping process.
Structural optimization: Li Yang remembered that in later generations, multi-layered solar panels once became a hot topic of research. By stacking multiple layers of different materials, the absorption and conversion rate of light can be effectively improved. Inspired by this idea, he decided to try to design a multi-layered solar panel based on existing technology.
Simplify the production process: Li Yang understands that only by simplifying the production process can the cost be truly reduced and the large-scale application of this technology be promoted. He plans to combine the memories of his previous life to design a more efficient assembly line production model, reduce unnecessary intermediate processes, and minimize material waste and energy consumption in the production process.
Establishment of mass production lines: In order to meet the huge demand in the future, Li Yang decided to establish multiple solar panel production lines across the country. He wanted to ensure that each production line could operate efficiently, ensure output, and ensure stable product quality.
He closed the notebook with a determined look in his eyes. He knew that if he wanted to apply solar energy on a large scale, he must have a complete plan.
First, Li Yang decided to start with materials. He convened several top material science experts in the laboratory, and proposed a new doping process by analyzing silicon materials. By adding appropriate amounts of phosphorus and boron to silicon wafers, the photoelectric conversion efficiency can be effectively improved. At the same time, he also plans to study the improvement of the surface coating of silicon wafers to increase the light absorption rate, thereby further improving the efficiency of the panels.
In terms of structural design, Li Yang proposed a multi-layer structure. He planned to add a thin transparent conductive oxide layer on the surface of the silicon wafer, which not only protects the silicon wafer, but also improves the utilization rate of light through special optical design. This design allows solar panels to maintain high efficiency in any climatic conditions.
As for simplifying the production process, Li Yang decided to start from the source. He found inspiration for assembly line production from his past life memories. By splitting different processes into independent links, each link only requires workers to follow standardized procedures, which can not only ensure production efficiency but also lower the technical threshold of workers. This assembly line production model can not only quickly increase production, but also maintain high flexibility in future technology upgrades.
In the next few days, Li Yang devoted all his energy to the preparation of the solar panel production line. He visited the factory, discussed the production process with the technicians, and personally participated in the design and commissioning of the production equipment. Each of his instructions was clear and decisive, as if he had rehearsed it countless times in his mind in advance.
While visiting a factory, Li Yang stood on a high place and looked down at the entire workshop. Workers on the production line were doing their work in an orderly and tense manner. Li Yang's eyes swept over the machines, and his heart was full of expectations. He knew that these devices would become a powerful tool to promote the country's energy revolution.
"We must ensure that every link of the production line runs efficiently without any omissions." Li Yang said to the factory manager beside him, with an unquestionable firmness in his tone.
"Mr. Li, please rest assured that we will strictly follow your requirements." The factory manager nodded repeatedly, with a layer of fine beads of sweat oozing out of his forehead.
Li Yang nodded and turned around to check the installation of other equipment. He knew that this production line was just the beginning, and he would have to build more production lines across the country in the future to ensure that solar panels could be quickly and massively introduced to the market.
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As the solar panel production line was gradually built, Li Yang turned his attention to another important energy source - oil. As the "blood" of industrial society, oil is not only the main source of energy, but also plays a vital role in many fields such as chemical industry, transportation, and plastics. Li Yang knows that the use of oil is far more than just fuel. Its derivative products cover almost every aspect of modern society, from synthetic fibers to medicines, from plastic products to lubricants, all of which are products of petrochemicals.
However, a lingering thought in Li Yang's mind made him worry about the future of oil. According to his memory of his previous life, around 1973, a serious oil crisis would break out in the Middle East.
At that time, due to geopolitical conflicts, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries would impose an oil embargo on Western countries, causing international oil prices to soar and the global economy to fall into trouble. Although it is not yet that point, Li Yang knows that the shadow of the crisis has begun to gradually approach.
Standing in front of the laboratory window, Li Yang frowned slightly. He knew that if he was not prepared in advance, once the oil crisis broke out, the country's industry and economy would be severely impacted. This would not only affect the domestic energy supply, but also lead to a series of chain reactions, endangering defense, agriculture, transportation and other fields.
"We can't put all our hopes on oil." Li Yang made up his mind. He realized that he had to find alternative energy sources as soon as possible and improve the efficiency of oil utilization before the oil crisis came.
Li Yang's eyes returned to the silicon wafer on the table. He knew that although solar energy had great potential, it would take time to completely replace oil. Right now, he had to work hard in multiple areas to ensure the country's energy security.
First, Li Yang decided to start with the efficiency of oil utilization. He planned to further optimize the process based on the existing oil refining technology to minimize energy consumption and losses in the refining process. He also planned to introduce some new catalysts to increase the conversion rate of oil through chemical reactions so that every drop of oil can play the maximum effect.
At the same time, Li Yang began to study how to apply petroleum derivatives to a wider range of fields. Based on his memories of his previous life, he designed a series of production plans for petrochemical products, including synthetic rubber, synthetic fibers, plastics, etc., striving to maximize the economic benefits of petroleum through these high value-added products.
At an internal meeting, Li Yang elaborated on his plan to his team members: "Oil is not just a fuel. Its derivative products can cover every aspect of our lives. We must maximize the efficiency of oil utilization and reduce dependence on imported oil through technological innovation."
Zhang Guoqiang, who was sitting at the conference table, frowned and asked softly, "Mr. Li, do you mean that we should try to avoid using oil directly for combustion and use it more for the production of chemical products?"
"That's right." Li Yang nodded, with a hint of determination in his eyes. "Burning is only the most primitive use of oil. What really reflects the value of oil is its chemical properties. We must use technical means to maximize the value of oil."
Li Yang knew that the outbreak of the oil crisis was only a matter of time. In order to deal with this potential threat, he decided to speed up the development of new energy and carry out a series of technical reserves in the oil field. He wanted to ensure that once the crisis came, the country would have enough means to deal with it and avoid being passive.
In the following days, Li Yang worked almost without sleep and forgetting to eat. He not only personally participated in the design and production of solar panels, but also organized a team to conduct in-depth research in the field of petrochemicals. His office was always filled with various technical materials and research reports, and new ideas and plans were proposed every day.
Whenever it was late at night, Li Yang would always stand by the window, looking at the night sky in the distance, his heart filled with expectations and worries about the future. He knew that everything he did was to ensure that the country would stand firm in the coming storm.
As time went by, Li Yang gradually made some breakthroughs in his research in the oil field. However, just as he was about to further advance his plan, a piece of news from the Middle East caught his attention. The news mentioned that due to geopolitical tensions, several major oil exporting countries began to reduce oil supply, and international oil prices also fluctuated.