Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems in Germany have moved a step closer to enabling multicrystalline materials and solar cells to reach their maximum potential after achieving a record 22.3% conversion efficiency rate. The team used a holistic approach to optimise every stage, while Martin Hermle, the department head of advanced development of high-efficiency silicon solar cells at Fraunhofer ISE, said the success was down to the "close and continual cooperation" between the research teams. "The combination of our expertise with that from other partners has enabled us to achieve an unprecedented level of efficiency," he said.
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems in Germany have moved a step closer to enabling multicrystalline materials and solar cells to reach their maximum potential after achieving a record 22.3% conversion efficiency rate. The team used a holistic approach to optimise every stage, while Martin Hermle, the department head of advanced development of high-efficiency silicon solar cells at Fraunhofer ISE, said the success was down to the "close and continual cooperation" between the research teams. The record-breaking cell will be displayed at this week's European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference in Amsterdam.