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July 09, 2014

Imec achieves record 21.5 percent efficiency in n-PERT solar cells
San Francisco CA (SPX) Jul 09, 2014
Nano-electronics research center imec has reported an n-type PERT crystalline silicon (Si) solar cell fabricated on a large area wafer (15.6cm x 15.6 cm) reaching a top conversion efficiency of 21.5 percent (calibrated at ISE Callab). This is the highest efficiency achieved for this type of solar cell on an industrial large area wafer size. This result will accelerate the adoption of n-type PERT (Passivated Emitter, Rear Totally diffused) solar cells in the industry as it clearly shows the potenti ... read more

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