LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd. has achieved a new world record for solar cell efficiency at Intersolar 2023, the world’s leading trade fair for the solar industry. According to the European Solar Test Installation (ESTI), LONGi has achieved a conversion efficiency of 33.5% for its silicon-perovskite tandem solar cells, an increase of 1.7% from the previous 31.8% record set in November 2022. This is the second-highest efficiency record achieved for a silicon-based solar cell to date.
Since its listing in 2012, LONGi has invested over 20 billion yuan (2.5 billion Euros) in R&D, resulting in the achievement of 2,132 patents of various types. At Intersolar, the company showcased its world-record-holding conceptual product 2681, which is based on the advanced technology of 26.81% crystalline silicon solar cell efficiency. Weighing 31.8 kg and with a size of 2278 mm × 1134 mm, 2681 boasts an ultra-high performance and features like voltage and symmetrical cell structure, and power generation of over 600 W.
Nadine Bütow, Head of European Communications at LONGi, said: “We are delighted to have achieved this new world record for solar cell efficiency. This is a testament of LONGi’s commitment to high quality products and innovation, and we look forward to continuing to work towards further advances in solar technology.”
LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd. has set a new world record for solar cell efficiency at Intersolar 2023. The company achieved a conversion efficiency of 33.5% for its silicon-perovskite tandem solar cells, an increase of 1.7% from the previous record set in November 2022. This is the second-highest efficiency record achieved for a silicon-based solar cell to date.
LONGi has invested over 20 billion yuan (2.5 billion Euros) in R&D since its listing in 2012, resulting in the achievement of 2,132 patents of various types. The company showcased its world-record-holding conceptual product 2681 at Intersolar 2023, which is based on the advanced technology of 26.81% crystalline silicon solar cell efficiency.
Nadine Bütow, Head of European Communications at LONGi, said: “We are delighted to have achieved this new world record for solar cell efficiency. This is a testament of LONGi’s commitment to high quality products and innovation, and we look forward to continuing to work towards further advances in solar technology.”
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