

                                                          EXHIBIT 23.2

                         [DELOITTE & TOUCHE LETTERHEAD]



INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. on Form S-3 of our report dated September 26,
1997 included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K/A (Amendment No. 1) of Energy
Conversion Devices, Inc. for the year ended June 30, 1997 and to the reference
to us under the heading "Experts" in the Prospectus, which is part of this 
Registration Statement.


Deloitte & Touche LLP
Detroit, Michigan
May 11, 1998

