

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos.
33-18962 and 333-5709 on Form S-3 and Registration Statement Nos. 33-91340 and
33-92918 on Form S-8 of Energy Conversion Devices, Inc., of our report dated
September 26, 1997, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Energy
Conversion Devices, Inc. for the year ended June 30, 1997.




Deloitte & Touche LLP
Detroit, Michigan

September 26, 1997



