Solarmer Energy, Inc.,
a leading developer of organic photovoltaics, will present their new independently
verified top-end efficiency of 6.31% at 2009's Organic Photovoltaics conference
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Yue Wu, Solarmer's Director of Research and
Development, will present these results and Solarmer's progress toward the manufacture
of plastic solar cells. This accomplishment further reinforces the company's
position as holder of the strongest and most diverse portfolio of polymers in
the industry.
Solarmer, whose focus is on the development and manufacture of plastic solar
cells that are translucent, flexible, and lightweight, is extremely pleased
with these results. "We're hoping to generate a lot of excitement with
this recent break-through," says Solarmer's President Woolas Hsieh. "It
gives me confidence that we will have commercial products on the market in 2010."
The 6.31% efficiency of organic photovoltaics (OPV) was independently verified
by the Dr. Zadoyan group in the Technology and Applications Center at Newport
Corporation. This accomplishment is evidence of Solarmer closing in on their
commercial grade module goals of 6.2% efficiency, 3 years half lifetime, and
100cm squared total active area.
In addition to their efficiency achievements, Dr. Yue Wu will present Solarmer's
progress in developing translucent plastic solar cells (capable of up to 45%
transparency). Translucent plastic solar cells are relevant to applications
such as solar windows, which will be capable of replacing standard windows.
This technology is highly anticipated by developers of skyscrapers and houses
alike that are trying to break the zero-energy barrier (zero energy buildings
are autonomous from the energy grid -- energy is produced on-site).
Posted April 24th, 2009
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