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Imec claims 24.6% efficiency for tandem CIGS cell based on perovskite

The Belgian research institute developed its cell in partnership with EnergyVille, Solliance and German research center, ZSW.

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New efficiency record for perovskite-CIGS tandem

Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles, have set a new record 22.4% conversion efficiency for a tandem cell combining a lead-based perovskite layer with CIGS technology. The record has been confirmed by the U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

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Sweden’s Midsummer receives $3.3 million CIGS equipment order, announces expansion

Turnkey PV equipment supplier, Midsummer has received a repeat order from an unidentified Asian customer for its thin film cell production equipment. On the back of strong demand, it adds that expansion is on the cards.

PV division carries Manz thanks to big CIGS order from China

With capital projects CIGSfab and CIGSlab – according to the PV equipment provider – on schedule, Manz expects big follow-up orders from its Chinese customers as solar provided the highlight of the parent company’s first-half figures.

PV business pushes up Manz sales

In the first half of the year, the PV equipment manufacturer recorded a significant increase in sales. This was largely due to orders from the solar industry.

The weekend read: CIGS is back, back again

Stability and reliability, partial transparency, monolithic deposition onto flexible substrates, aesthetically pleasing appearance, applicability in roll-to-roll production, superior temperature coefficient, potential in tandem applications, and suitability for BIPV: The list of advantages that CIGS technology offers is well established and lengthy.

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Avancis to restart Korean CIGS fab

The German thin film solar PV manufacturer has said it will restart production at its CIGS facility in South Korea. Annual production, scheduled for H1 2019, will be 100 MW.

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Manz posts 81% revenue growth in first quarter

Sales were particularly strong in the solar segment. Despite the considerable improvement, the German PV equipment provider still remains in debt.

Manz: PV division not affected by Taiwan plant fire

Manz AG today reported a fire at its Taiwan production site. A spokesperson confirmed that its solar PV operations were not affected. No one was injured in the incident, although the amount of damage is still to be determined.

Hanergy’s Solibro achieves 18.72% CIGS module efficiency record

TÜV Rheinland has confirmed the efficiency record, achieved by the German subsidiary of Chinese thin film manufacturer, Hanergy Thin Film Power Group Limited.

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