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Imec, Total Extend Collaboration on Next Generation Silicon Solar Cells

Future R&D will build upon breakthroughs, such as 22.5% large area two-side contacted n-type PERT solar cells.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

Imec and Total have extended their collaboration to significantly increase the energy output of PV panels.   Total joined imec’s industrial affiliation program (IIAP) on next-generation crystalline silicon solar cells in 2009, which is a multi-partner R&D program bringing together companies along the value chain of solar cell manufacturing. Researchers from Total collaborate with the solar R&D team at imec, including imec experts, solar cell manufacturers, material and equipment suppli...

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