Solar Cell Efficiency Improves
TG Daily reports that Kyocera has gained a record-breaking 18.5% energy conversion efficiency with a 15 cm x 15cm multi-crystalline silicon solar cell. The company’s results exceed prior records, which were also set by the company, including 14.5% in 1989, 17.1% in 1996, and 17.7% in 2004.
Energy conversion efficiency in solar cells refers to a photoelectric effect also known as photovoltaics. Standard efficiency rates are between 14% and 17%.
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