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Cell Efficiency

Cell Efficiency

Owned by Umar-Farooq Shahid Sheikh (Deactivated)

Last updated: Sept 07, 2020 by Michael Shiozaki

GOAL: Apply efficiency of solar cells to amount of solar energy received.

Solar Cell Efficiency: 24.3% - Ultra Premium Cell Measurements (updated for Me1 Maxeon Gen 3 Panels)

Temperature Coefficient: -0.29%/C for every degree above 25^°C.

Sources:

Midnight Sun Solar Cell Report: https://github.com/uw-midsun/reports/blob/master/asc2018/electrical/vdr_solar/WaterlooMidnightSun_ASC2018VDR_SolarCellTechReport.pdf

Manufacturer Solar Cell Report: https://us.sunpower.com/solar-resources/sunpower%C2%AE-maxeon%E2%84%A2-gen-iii-solar-cells (embedded within our report)

Third-Party Reviewer: https://news.energysage.com/sunpower-solar-panels-complete-review/

*Credit to Pei for Sources and Help