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Karl is a founder of The Museum of Solar Energy—and a full-fledged solar energy enthusiast. As a long-time collector of solar energy artifacts, most of the items in the museum are from his carefully curated personal collection.

The Making of a Silicon Solar Cell

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Karl Wagner
The Making of a Silicon Solar Cell
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