Ultra-thin PERC-based PV module that achieves Class A module efficiencies
Monday, September 24, 2012 - 09:02
in Physics & Chemistry
At this week's European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (27th EU PVSEC, 24/08-28/08), imec and SolarWorld will present ultra-thin (100µm), large-area (156x156mm2) PERC-type mono-silicon solar cells integrated in a 255Wp class A module. The PERC-based modules, developed by imec and SolarWorld, were manufactured on SolarWorld's fully automated production line without significant wafer breakage. This feat proves the robustness of the PERC technology and the high quality of SolarWorld's module manufacturing. PERC-type silicon solar cells are promising candidates for next generation solar cell concepts for mass production because of their high conversion efficiencies combined with a reduced amount of silicon.