Solar cell with world's highest conversion efficiency of 37.7% sets new record with triple-junction compound solar cell

Sharp achieved this latest breakthrough as a result of a research and development initiative promoted by Japan's New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) on the theme of "R&D on Innovative Solar Cells." Measurement of the value of 37.7%, which sets a new record for the world's highest conversion efficiency, was confirmed at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST). Compound solar cells utilize photo-absorption layers made from compounds consisting of two or more elements, such as indium and gallium. The basic structure of this latest triple-junction compound solar cell uses proprietary Sharp technology that enables efficient stacking of the three photo-absorption layers, with InGaAs (indium gallium arsenide) as the bottom layer. To achieve this latest increase in conversion efficiency, Sharp capitalized on the ability of the new cell to efficiently absorb light from different wavelengths in sunlight and convert it into electricity. Sharp also increased the active area for converting light into electricity through optimal processing of the cell edges. These improvements led to higher maximum output levels for the solar cell and enabled Sharp to achieve a solar cell conversion efficiency of 37.7%—the highest in the world.

Logan Energy Limited Brings Clean Power to London for New 20 Fenchurch Street Development

Stationary Fuel Cell Power Plant will Support City of London Low Carbon Zone Programme

Steel in the Ground and Transformative Technologies Take Centre Stage at World Biofuels Markets 2013

Event brings together the leaders of leading advanced biofuels companies commercialising the industry and breaking ground

SMA Releases Online Version of Sunny Design for PV System Configuration

SMA's Popular Design Software Optimized for Mobile Devices and Tablets

Draker™ and True South Renewables to Offer Combined Services

Partnership Optimizes Operations and Maintenance for Solar PV Installations

First Solar Partners with Zhenfa on Thin-film PV Demonstration Project in China

First Solar to Supply 2 MW of Advanced Thin-Film Modules

GE, MetLife and Union Bank Invest Nearly $247 Million in Wind Capital Group's Kansas Wind Farm Powered by GE Turbines

In addition to providing 134 of its workhorse 1.5-megawatt machines – the world's most widely deployed wind turbine – GE is providing operations and maintenance services for Post Rock.

Renova Energia and GE Sign $394 Million Contract for 230 Wind Turbines

The 230 Wind Turbines Will Have an Installed Capacity of 386 Megawatts of Energy Sold in the 2010 and 2011 Brazil Auctions

Strategic Materials Advisory Council Lauds Congressional Opposition to Sale of A123 Systems to Wanxiang Group Corporation

The Council is also concerned Wanxiang will share A123's technology with the Chinese military if the sale is approved.

Award-Winning DOW POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingles Expand Availability

Growth to include East Coast markets

Dow ENLIGHT™ Photovoltaic Films Achieve New Commercial Milestones in 2012

Dow introduced ENLIGHT™ Back Encapsulant Composite Films, a new "2-in-1" technology that serves as both a backsheet and back encapsulant layer for photovoltaic panels.

Ascent Solar Debuts Additional EnerPlexTM Products

EnerPlex JumprTM Battery Packs

UBM Tech's EDN Names OutBack Power's Radian GS7048E Inverter/Charger to 2012 Hot 100 Products

The 2012 EDN Hot 100 highlights the electronics industry's most significant products of the year based on innovation, usefulness and popularity.

REFUsol Inc. Moves Headquarters to New Office in Fremont, California as a Result of U.S. Market Growth

REFUsol has seen steady sales growth and plans further expansion

C-Si Germany: Crystalline Silicon Solar Module Pricing Declines Again as European Demand Falls

The only major country to buck the trend was Canada, where prices rose by 5.5 percent.

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