Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems in Amsterdam 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 Germany.
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.