

                                                          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. ("the Company") on Form S-3 of our report dated
September 24, 1999 included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company
for the year ended June 30, 1999 and to the reference to us under the heading
"Experts" in the Prospectus, which is part of the Registration Statement.


/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Detroit, Michigan
March 22, 2000
