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Panasonic's HIT solar cell hits record 25.6 percent conversion efficiency

Panasonic is reporting a 25.6 percent conversion efficiency for its HIT (Heterojunction with Intrinsic Thin layer) solar cells, which it claims as a world record for crystalline silicon-based solar cells of a "practical size."

Sharp's 35.8% efficiency triple-junction compound solar cell

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Sharp sets highest solar cell efficiency

Sharp has achieved 35.8% conversion efficiency in its triple-junction solar cell by creating a new base layer

$The GreenSun Energy solar cell uses a fraction of the silicon found in existing cells and can even generate power when not in direct sunlight$

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Color matters: GreenSun Energy colored solar technology

Researchers led by Professor Renata Reisfeld have created a solar cell which uses a fraction of the silicon found in existing cells and can keep on soaking up light even when the sun doesn't shine