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Silicon

An element used in electronic chips, solar cells, alloys, and silicon-based chemicals.

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Solar Cell

Solestial

Ultrathin silicon solar cell for space applications.

Company-reported capability or material relationship; this mapping does not imply government endorsement, qualification or a contract.

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