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Imec Develops Bifacial n-PERT Solar Cell with a Record 22.8% Front-Side Efficiency

Bifacial solar cells capture light on both sides of the cell.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

Imec, a partner in EnergyVille, announced it has realized bifacial n-PERT solar cells using an industrially-compatible process with a record-setting front-side conversion efficiency of 22.8%. Used bifacially under standard front illuminations conditions in conjunction with an additional 0.15 sun rear illumination, these cells can produce the equivalent energy of 26.2% monofacial cells.   With a projected potential low cost-of-ownership at module level (< 0.30 $/Wp), the newly developed bifa...

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