European Project Breaks Efficiency Record, 39,7%

ScienceDaily (Nov. 21, 2008) — Scientists of the Commission-financed project FULLSPECTRUM have developed photovoltaic (PV) multi-junction (MJ) solar cells which are able to convert 39.7% of the energy of sun light into electricity. This is the highest percentage ever reached in Europe, according to researchers after their final workshop today in El Escorial, Spain.

Let's hope that the higher efficiency of these cells don't come with a much higher price, since what really matters is the price/efficiency ratio.
Today conventional PV cells made of silicon are converting solar light at around 17%.

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