Study the structures/chemical properties of materials, including metals, alloys, rubber, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers and glass. Improve or invent new processes and materials for solar products.
As clean energy innovators, Materials Scientists: Develop new manufacturing processes and materials to decrease cost and increase panel efficiency for solar PV; Apply materials science to building-integrated solar energy technologies to improve solar panel aesthetics; Devise testing methods to evaluate the effects of environmental conditions on particular materials; Strengthen, combine, or develop new materials for use in a variety of solar products and applications; and Conduct research on the structures and chemical properties of materials to inform the development of new and improved solar products.
