The institute also confirmed a power output of 100.3 Watt peak (Wp) under standard test conditions for the module, which is manufactured by Q-Cells’ Solibro GmbH subsidiary.
“In June 2010, Q-Cells achieved the previous efficiency world record of 13 percent with the same type of CIGS solar module out of series production,” said Q-Cells COO Gerhard Rauter. “With this new record Q-Cells proves one more time its technological leadership in the photovoltaic sector.”
Q-Cells' CIGS thin film modules are currently taking part in a number of reference installations and are exhibiting stable and outstanding energy yields (KWh/KWp), the company said in a written statement.
The Q.SMART UF achieved currently among the top performers in a benchmark at the test field of Desert Knowledge Australia Solar Centre, a peak performance under extreme climate conditions. So far the Q.SMART UF is the highest-performing solar module in this international comparison, the company said.
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