Beyond Silicon Inc.

Beyond Silicon Inc. is a for-profit corporate entity located in Chandler, Arizona, with a primary focus on advanced photovoltaic (PV) technology research and development. Registered in SAM.gov since March 2022, the company specializes in innovative solar energy technologies, particularly in the realm of perovskite/silicon tandem photovoltaic modules. The company appears dedicated to advancing solar energy efficiency and manufacturing processes, with a strategic emphasis on developing next-generation solar technologies that can potentially increase the competitiveness of U.S. renewable energy manufacturing.

Through federal grant awards, Beyond Silicon Inc. has been actively engaged in cutting-edge solar technology research, primarily supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Department of Energy (DOE). The company's recent federal grant work has concentrated on developing strain-relief interconnection and encapsulation technologies for perovskite/silicon tandem photovoltaic modules, with a goal of achieving over 30% higher efficiency compared to current silicon PV technologies. Key collaborative partners include the Colorado School of Mines and the University of Colorado, with whom Beyond Silicon has executed sub-grant awards. Their specific research objectives have included optimizing perovskite composition using slot-die coating processes, improving contact technologies, designing and fabricating advanced solar module prototypes, and contributing to stability and energy yield research. The company's grants focus on addressing technical challenges in solar module manufacturing, with a broader impact of potentially reducing manufacturing costs and accelerating sustainable energy deployment.