AVANCIS has recorded a new international efficiency record with a 30 x 30 cm², fully encapsulated CIS solar module.

Based on the aperture area of 668 cm², an efficiency level of 15.1% has been confirmed by the independent National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). With this result, AVANCIS heads the list of independently certified world records in the field of thin-film solar modules published in the Progress in Photovoltaics journal.

“This world record is testimony to the fact that CIS boasts the best performance of all thin-film technologies and, with our patented, two-stage manufacturing method, we have an unrivaled production process at our disposal,” explained Dr. Franz Karg, CTO of AVANCIS. “Since start of production in October 2008, we have been able to increase the efficiency of standard production modules from an initial 9% to 11%,” continued Dr. Karg.

In order to turn the records achieved by the research department into an industry standard as quickly as possible, the department only uses processes and materials that are also used in series production.