METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING MONOCRYSTALLINE CAST SILICON AND MONOCRYSTALLINE CAST SILICON BODIES FOR PHOTOVOLTAICS

摘要

Methods and apparatuses are provided for casting silicon for photovoltaic cells and other applications. With such methods and apparatuses, a cast body of monocrystalline silicon may be formed that is free of, or substantially free of, radially-distributed impurities and defects and having at least two dimensions that are each at least about 35 cm is provided.