Sharp to Begin Mass Production of New Single Crystalline Solar Cells with High Conversion Efficiency at GREEN FRONT SAKAI

This single crystalline solar cell with high conversion efficiency uses a Back Contact structure (electrodes are connected on the back-side), which eliminates the need for electrodes to be set on the front-side. This new structure increases the light-receiving area on the front-side’s surface. In addition, a new alignment technology (Alignment Sheet system), which reduces the connection resistance between adjacent cells, was also developed. A broad range of applications in the global market, including residential and industrial use, can be anticipated in the future.

Overview of the Production of Single Crystalline Silicon Solar Cell Modules with High Conversion Efficiency

Location:
Solar cell plant, GREEN FRONT SAKAI 1 Takumi-cho, Sakai-ku, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Production Capacity:
200 MW/year (initial phase)

Investment Amount:
Approximately 15 billion yen

Start of Operations:
Within fiscal year 2010 (plan)