AIKO and Acap announced a investment of 4 million dollars in research to push the limits of the efficiency of silicon solar cells and thus obtain more efficient photovoltaic energy.
AIKO, a Japanese company expert in solar technology, has launched with the Australian Center for Advanced Photovoltaics (ACAP) a major research and development initiative aimed at to improve the efficiency of silicon solar cells using advanced photon multiplication (PM) technology.
high energy photons
This innovative collaboration aims to achieve over 30% efficiency in interdigitated posterior contact (IBC) cells. by generating several electron-hole pairs from high-energy photons, representing a leap beyond the 29% limit typical of crystalline silicon cells and without the added complexity of tandem structures.
“AIKO is a global leader in the manufacturing of ABC cells (all contacts) and we are delighted to collaborate on this innovative initiative,” said Professor Martin Green, Founder of ACAP. “By bringing together the world-class research capabilities of UNSW (University of South Wales) with the industrial leadership of AIKO, we aim to pushing the limits of photovoltaic performance and reshape the future of solar energy.
Collaborative R&D
Professor and Executive Director of ACAP, Renate Egan confirms that “the ACAP Consortium constitutes the foundation of this partnership which brings together the best academic institutions, leaders and industrial partners to foster innovation and stimulate the development of high-efficiency solar technologies.
This joint effort is a great example of how Collaborative R&D is able to overcome anything technical barrier and set new standards in the solar industry.
Pioneer Alliance
This initiative is part of the ACAP Industry Consortium, a pioneering alliance between academia and industry designed to drive a new wave of innovation in photovoltaic technology.
AIKO’s investment highlights its long-term commitment to advancing high efficiency solar solutions and aligns perfectly with its objectives of offering the greatest advances in sustainable energy on a global scale.
Immediate impact on the industry
The project design allows for seamless integration into current solar manufacturing processes for transformative development with immediate impact on the industry.
AIKO is a global leading multinational in new energy technologies and a Tier 1 company according to BloombergNEF, which focuses on manufacturing and R&D of solar generation products and integrated photovoltaic charging and storage solutions, providing customers with solar cells, ABC (All Back Contact) modules and solutions for various scenarios.
It was carbon free
With the mission of “enabling the transformation towards a carbon-free era”, AIKO continues its research for innovation and cutting-edge technology.
He Australian Center for Advanced Photovoltaics (ACAP) is a world-leading research center dedicated to the advancement of solar photovoltaic technologies.
Funded by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), ACAP collaborates with Australia’s leading universities and research institutesdriving innovation and sustainable energy solutions globally.
