Aiko's New Solar Panel Achieves 24.3% Efficiency

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The new Neostar 2P panel from Aiko has the greatest efficiency of any household solar panel made in Australia, at 24.3%.

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It outperforms earlier designs with a power output of 475 watts.

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The panel, which fits typical roofs, is 1757x1134x30 mm and weighs 21.5 kg.

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In hot weather, a temperature coefficient of -0.26% aids in performance maintenance.

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Aiko guarantees long-term effectiveness with a 25-year warranty.

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The efficiency of panels from rival brands like Canadian Solar and Longi is 23.3%

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To advance solar technology, Aiko and the Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics are investing $4 million.

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The target efficiency for upcoming solar panels is 30%.

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The first shipments of these high-efficiency panels are being distributed in Australia by Solar Juice.

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