Q-Cells has set an efficiency record for mass-produced CIGS thin-film modules. The Fraunhofer ISE has confirmed a total area efficiency of 13.0% for a Q-Cells Q.SMART UF solar module manufactured by Solibro GmbH.
The record efficiency was measured on June 1 by the Fraunhofer Institute.
With a power output of 97.4 Watt peak (Wp) under standard test conditions for a Q.SMART UF (former CIGS SL1) module with 0.750 m² area, a total area efficiency of 13.0% was confirmed.
Moreover, with an aperture area of 0.684 m², the module's aperture area efficiency is 14.2%, which brings it to the world lead based on the record efficiency table compiled by Progress in Photovoltaics.
According to the journal, the previous record of 13.5% was held by a module just half the size which - unlike the Q-Cells Q.SMART was not mass-produced.
Source: Solarbuzz
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