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Avancis, Smit Thermal, HZB, CNRS, Solliace Team for Higher Efficiencies in CIGS

During the last three years, the conversion efficiency of CIGS record cells has been increased from 20.5% to 23.35%.

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By: Anthony Locicero

Copy editor, New York Post

Thin-film photovoltaic CIGS technology has seen considerable growth in manufacturing capacity in recent years. The environmental impact, especially the CO2 footprint of CIGS thin-film panels shows great advantages compared to other solar technologies. CIGS panels show good performance in diffuse light conditions and at high temperatures and are tolerant of partial shading. Additionally, the aesthetic qualities and the possibility of custom colors make CIGS a superior PV technology for the appl...

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