German Scientists Create 24.6% Efficient CIGS-Perovskite Solar Cell, Breaking New Ground in Solar Tech

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Dual-material solar panel breaks efficiency record by converting 24.6% of sunlight into usable electricity at German research facility.

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Metal-based CIGS technology combines with perovskite crystals to capture wider spectrum of solar energy through innovative layering.

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Thin-film technology allows solar panels to bend while using fewer materials in manufacturing processes compared to traditional panels.

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KOALA vacuum chamber machine enabled precise layer development by student Thede Mehlhop and researcher Guillermo Farias Basulto.

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Fraunhofer Institute puts stamp of approval on HZB's 24.6% solar cell efficiency achievement through independent testing.

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Research leader Prof. Schlatmann eyes 30% efficiency target for next generation CIGS-perovskite solar cells.

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HZB solar research teams push boundaries with multiple world records in silicon-perovskite cell combinations.

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Manufacturing improvements paired with efficiency gains show path forward for sustainable solar energy development.

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Lower material requirements combined with enhanced power generation capabilities reduce environmental impact of solar production.

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