Concentrator solar cell with world's highest conversion efficiency of 44.4%

Friday, June 14, 2013 - 07:30 in Physics & Chemistry

Sharp Corporation has achieved the world's highest solar cell conversion efficiency of 44.4%, using a concentrator triple-junction compound solar cell. These solar cells are used in a lens-based concentrator system that focuses sunlight on the cells to generate electricity.

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