Most Efficient Solar Modules — NREL’s New Chart
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory, which regularly publishes a chart of the world’s most efficient solar cells, has introduced a new chart of record-efficiency solar modules.
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Amonix Breaks Own World Record For Solar PV Module Efficiency
Amonix Inc. is no stranger to setting peak efficiency records with its concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) solar power systems. As a matter of fact, it just set a new record that successfully converted more than 36% of direct sunlight into electricity. This new achievement breaks the old record Amonix established in May 2012 of 34.2% peak efficiency. … [continued]
First Solar Stock Surges On 3 Big Announcements
Haven’t had enough First Solar news lately? No worries, below are three big stories (or four, depending on how you count them) about this top solar company: Reposted from El Solar Love: If I was a gambler, I’d put some of my money on First Solar (and, to be honest, … [continued]
Current Solar Module Efficiency Nowhere Near Its Potential, Especially Thin-Film Solar & CPV (Chart)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Director Dan Arvizu recently gave a keynote speech during the 2013 International Renewable Energy Conference (part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week), which I was lucky enough to attend*. His speech covered a large variety of cleantech topics, and most of the points he made have been covered extensively here on … [continued]
New Solar Module Efficiency Record Set, 33.5% Efficiency
A new solar photovoltaic efficiency record has been set. The new module achieved a solar efficiency rating of 33.5%. One of the leading concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) solar power systems companies, Amonix Inc., just announced that it has broken the efficiency record for photovoltaics operating in real-world conditions. Setting a … [continued]
Stion Sets New Solar Efficiency Record of 14.8% for Commercially Available Monolithic CIGS Modules
Stion, a US company manufacturing high-efficiency, thin-film solar modules, today announced that it has achieved a new aperture efficiency record for fully certified, monolithically integrated CIGS, commercial modules (65 cm x 165 cm). The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) verified the 14.8% aperture efficiency (and 13.4% module efficiency). … [continued]
