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Imec’s Screen Printed Large-Area nPERT Solar Cells Surpass 23% Efficiency

Imec reports there is a clear technology roadmap to eventually surpass 24%.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

During the EU PVSEC conference, imec, a partner in EnergyVille, announced that its latest generation of large-area monofacial screen-printed rear-emitter nPERT cells features a conversion efficiency of 23.03%, certified by Fraunhofer ISE CalLab.   The nPERT (n-type Passivated Emitter and Rear Totally diffused) solar cells are made using an industry-compatible screen-printing process that has been designed as an upgrade of conventional pPERC (p-type Passivated Emitter and Rear Cell) processes. Ac...

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