CPV researchers at Soitec Solar and the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) last month set a new record for CPV module efficiency of 36.7% with this "FLATCON" design. But despite that figure - which is way higher than conventional PV modules - the technology is struggling to find a sustainable niche in the solar market while silicon panel costs remain low. Credit: Fraunhofer ISE/ Photo: Alexander Wekkeli. |
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