Natcore Technology Inc. has entered a Cooperative Research & Development Agreement with NREL. Under the terms of the CRADA, Natcore and NREL would work together to reach two goals: Reduce solar cell costs by 2%-3%, and; Increase solar panel energy output from 3% to 10% over the course of a day without the aid of a solar tracking mechanism. These goals would be accomplished by combining Natcore's patented liquid phase deposition (LPD) technology with NREL's technologies for creating a black silicon antireflective layer integrated into high-efficiency solar cells. The feasibility of the combined technologies working together has already been demonstrated in an earlier Natcore/NREL effort that produced a cell with 16.5% efficiency. Under the terms of the CRADA, the parties will spend $150,000 to reach the stated goals. That amount may be increased if both parties so agree. The initial CRADA has a duration of one year.