METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR MANUFACTURING GEOMETRIC MULTI-CRYSTALLINE CAST SILICON AND GEOMETRIC MULTI-CRYSTALLINE CAST SILICON BODIES FOR PHOTOVOLTAICS

摘要

Methods and apparatuses are provided for casting silicon for photovoltaiccells and other applications. With such methods and apparatuses, a cast bodyof geometrically ordered multi-crystalline silicon may be formed that is freeor substantially free of radially-distributed impurities and defects andhaving at least two dimensions that are each at least about 10 cm is provided.