EU PVSEC: Schott Solar promises future technology

September 5, 2011
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The world record holder for monocrystalline screen-printed solar cell efficiency, Schott Solar, will unveil further new lightweight modules and efficient prototypes Tuesday and Wednesday this week at EU PVSEC in Hamburg.

Presentation topics include: a roof-integrated PV concept study for use in renovating industrial roofs or agricultural buildings, aerospace modules that Schott claims weigh up to 60% less than conventional glass-film modules, yet offer the same strength and are much easier to install, and a solar cell prototype with up to 16% module efficiency and 10% higher power per square meter in comparison to conventional modules.

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The Germany company made headlines in August when it achieved 20.2% efficiency on a 4.92W cell; a feat that was confirmed by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems.

Schott Solar will exhibit at booth A37 in hall B5.

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