GT Solar International declared that Georgia Institute of Technology researchers have established that monocast silicon material, developed at its advanced ingot casting furnace, showed an average cell efficiency of 18.8% and a maximum efficiency of more than 19%.
According to Dr Ajeet Rohatgi, who holds the position of Professor and Director at the Center of Excellence for Photovoltaic Research and Education in Georgia Institute of Technology, the test results on the cell efficiency of monocast material has established a new record. He added that the results have proved the probable cell efficiency gains that can be achieved by utilizing the monocast material and by deploying the latest cost-efficient cell technologies.
GT, a global supplier of polysilicon manufacturing technology, silicon crystalline and sapphire growth systems and other materials, uses advanced technology to improve quality of ingot. The new monocast crystalline development technology, when fully developed, will enable solar PV product manufacturers to reduce product costs, thus allowing the implementation of solar technology to be a more cost-effective option when compared with other energy types.
Source: http://www.gtsolar.com