Sunways solar cells: higher peak performance in serial production
Konstanz/Germany (ptp012/29.10.2012/10:45) Current solar cell generation with increased performance / Success through continuous research and development
29 October 2012 - Thanks to the targeted and continued development of various manufacturing processes, Sunways has been able to further increase the efficiency of its series-produced solar cells. Outstanding peak values of 19.4 percent were measured for monocrystalline solar cells made from standard material. Efficiency refers to the percentage of radiant energy that is converted into electrical energy. Following the optimisation of the current cell design, the solar cell generation "18+", Sunways solar cells made from monocrystalline and multicrystalline silicon are now even more efficient, resulting in increased current yields in solar modules. A solar module comprising 60 solar cells with an efficiency of 19.4 percent generates an output of around 270 watts.
This peak efficiency of 19.4 percent measured at Sunways Production GmbH in Arnstadt has been confirmed by the photovoltaic calibration laboratory of the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE CalLab) in Freiburg/Germany in independent measurements. Thanks to the targeted improvement of various sub-processes that are part of the overall solar cell manufacturing process, key solar cell properties have been optimised. These include the front metallisation and surface structure. This has resulted in increased light yields by reducing shading and reflection losses. Series production processes for multicrystalline Sunways solar cells have likewise been optimised, with efficiency now reaching up to 17.9 per cent.
These new peak values underline the high technological expertise of the Sunways Group. Sunways is constantly driving the improvement of existing products and the development of innovative solutions by conducting intensive research. In doing so, its developers rely on a large network of leading research institutes in the field of photovoltaics.
This press release is also available at http://www.sunways.eu/en/company/press/press-releases/.
About Sunways
Sunways AG, Konstanz/Germany, stands for consistent use of solar energy to secure long-term energy supply of man in an efficient and sustainable manner. Sunways offers technological competence, performance and highest quality - from single components to complete solar systems.
Since its foundation in 1993, Sunways AG evolved into a technology leader in the photovoltaics industry serving international markets. With silicon-based solar cells, inverters, solar modules and solar systems, the company offers all components required for high-yield photovoltaic power generation. With photovoltaic solutions tailored to customers' needs (transparent and coloured solar cells, building- integrated photovoltaic installations), Sunways turns exceptional ideas into reality.
Sunways Production GmbH in Arnstadt/Germany is a subsidiary of Sunways AG; in addition, the group has own branch offices in Barcelone/Spain and Bologna/Italy. In 2011, Sunways AG with about 330 employees realised sales of around Eur 115 million.
The shares of Sunways AG are listed at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (SWW:GR, SWWG.DE, ISIN DE0007332207).
For further information, please visit http://www.sunways.eu/en.
| Aussender: | Sunways AG |
| Ansprechpartner: | Dr. Harald F. Schäfer |
| Tel.: | +49 (0)7531 996 77-415 |
| E-Mail: | communications@sunways.de |
| Website: | www.sunways.eu/en |
