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LONGi announces 35.5% efficient solar cell, verified by European lab

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Chinese solar company LONGi has announced a new crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem solar cell that reportedly achieves a conversion efficiency of 35.5 percent. This figure has been verified by the European Solar Test Installation, surpassing the typical 25 percent efficiency of commercial solar cells. While theoretical efficiencies for this technology could reach 43 percent, LONGi aims to mass-produce and commercialize these high-efficiency cells to address global energy challenges. AI

IMPACT This advancement in solar cell efficiency could accelerate the transition to renewable energy sources, potentially impacting the energy infrastructure that powers AI development and deployment.

RANK_REASON A company announced a new product with a significant performance improvement and verification. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Mariella Moon) ·

    Chinese solar company says its new cell has an efficiency of 35.5 percent

    Chinese company LONGi has developed crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem solar cells with a 35.5 percent conversion efficiency.

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