Global Infrastructure SherpaFraunhofer ISE and AZUR SPACE Solar Power GmbH collaborate on solar module development
Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE and AZUR SPACE Solar Power GmbH collaborated on the development of a 34.2% efficient tandem photovoltaic module, with AZUR SPACE adapting its space-grade triple-junction technology to the terrestrial solar spectrum.
Deal Analysis
- Collaboration between a leading research institute (Fraunhofer ISE) and a specialized solar power company (AZUR SPACE).
- Focus on developing high-efficiency tandem photovoltaic modules (34.2% efficiency).
- Leveraging space-grade technology for terrestrial solar applications.
- Potential to improve the economics of solar energy generation.
Source Intelligence
A III-V-on-germanium module achieved 34.2% efficiency, making it the most efficient solar module worldwide. A second module based on III-V on silicon reached 31.3%, establishing a record in its category. Both initiatives received funding from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy.
"Scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE have developed two tandem photovoltaic modules that set new efficiency records."
"It uses triple-junction III-V germanium cells developed in cooperation with AZUR SPACE Solar Power GmbH."
"Additional gains were achieved through a nano-imprinted anti-reflective glass surface developed by temicon GmbH."
"The projects involved a broad network of industrial and academic partners, including the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology"
"The projects involved a broad network of industrial and academic partners, including the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and Audi AG."