26.07% Efficiency Record For HJT Solar Cell
SunDrive Reports 26.07% Efficiency For M6 HJT Cell Using Maxwell’s Mass Production Equipment
Friday, 18 Mar 2022
Chinese solar cell equipment maker Maxwell and Australian metallization technology company SunDrive have announced a full area conversion efficiency of 26.07% for a heterojunction (HJT) solar cell based on M6 wafer size, made using a mass manufacturing process and no silver.
Annual Average Silver Price Stays High
The Silver Institute Expects High Demand For Silver From PV Industry And High Prices In 2022
Thursday, 10 Feb 2022
In 2022, The Silver Institute forecasts global silver demand to grow to a record high of 8% YoY to 1.112 billion ounces, with ‘record PV installations’ expected to lift demand in this segment to an all-time high.
30% Less Silver For Silicon PV Cells: Fraunhofer ISE
Fraunhofer ISE & Industry Partners Develop Fine-Line Metallization Screen For Contact Fingers With 19 µm Width Helping Reduce Silver Use In Silicon Solar Cell By 30%
Sunday, 08 Sep 2019
Germany’s Fraunhofer ISE claims an innovative technique of specially developed fine-line metallization screens helped it create contact fingers with a width of merely 19 µm and a height of 18 µm in a single printing step which ensures 30% less si.
Silver Demand Up
Growth In Solar And Coins Spurred Silver Needs in 2015
Saturday, 07 May 2016
There was record demand for silver in 2015, thanks to strong growth in the photovoltaic industry along with coins and bars. The total demand for silver went up to 1.17 billion ounces, while the overall silver supply came down.
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