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Silevo's hybrid solar cell challenges status quo
Much like a hybrid car, Silevo's solar cells use a few engineering tricks to boost overall performance beyond the oft-touted cell efficiency.
The 4-year-old company today detailed its technology, claiming it will be able to outperform incumbent Asian solar panel manufacturers on efficiency and industry cost leader First Solar.
The company has a research facility in Fremont, Calif., and has plans to build a demonstration-scale manufacturing plant in Hangzhou, China, to validate its technology next year, said Chris Beitel, the company's vice president of marketing and business development. The factory will be able to produce 32 megawatts worth … Read more
