Hello, solar enthusiasts! I have some exciting news for you today. The forerunner in the solar industry, Longi, has once again stamped its excellence in the solar domain. Their latest accomplishment has thrilled solar experts across the globe – they’ve achieved a groundbreaking efficiency rating of 34.6% for a perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell. This achievement has been certified by none other than the acclaimed European Solar Test Installation (ESTI).
If you’ve just begun looking into solar panels for your home, this news may seem a bit technical. But let’s break it down a bit – a solar cell’s efficiency refers to how effectively it converts sunlight into electricity. The higher the efficiency, the more power you get from the same number of solar panels. So, a 34.6% efficiency, like Longi has achieved, is a huge deal!
It’s also worth mentioning that Longi has surpassed its own world record with this news. The previous world record, also held by Longi, was a cell efficiency of 33.9% which they accomplished just in November. They deserve a round of applause!
But how did they manage to achieve this feat? Longi attributes their success to a few factors, including optimizing the thin film deposition process of the electron transport layer. They also used high-efficiency defect passivation materials and developed high-quality interfacial passivation structures. This basically means they’ve improved how the solar cell captures and makes use of sunlight.
Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Longi has impressed the solar industry this year. Back in June, it achieved a massive efficiency rating of 33.5% for the same cell. This was already an impressive jump from their previous efficiency rating of 31.8% which was made public at the last year’s SNEC edition.
The news of Longi’s achievements definitely brings optimism to those who advocate solar. For those considering a solar array for home, this brings a promise of better, more efficient technology. As we look forward to the future of solar, it’s clear that solar companies are making great strides in making solar an even more viable alternative for our homes.
And with solar companies like Longi who keep pushing the envelope and breaking their own records, we could soon witness even more efficient solar technology, piquing the interest of many homeowners in solar panels for their homes. Stay tuned for more such thrilling news from the world of solar!
Original Articlehttps://pv-magazine-usa.com/2024/06/17/longi-claims-34-6-efficiency-for-perovskite-silicon-tandem-solar-cell/
