In a move that could reshape the solar energy landscape, Soltec and Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE have joined forces to develop a new micro-concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) technology. This collaboration aims to bring CPV back into the spotlight, potentially offering a more efficient and resource-conscious alternative to conventional solar panels. The micro-CPV technology boasts an impressive 36.5% conversion efficiency, surpassing traditional photovoltaic solutions. Dr. Frank Dimroth, department head of III-V and Concentrator Photovoltaics at Fraunhofer ISE, explains, “We are preparing the path for the re-entry of high-concentration photovoltaics into the market by offering a competitive product which shall … Continue reading New Solar Tech Surpasses 36% Efficiency—Find Out How Soltec and Fraunhofer ISE Did It