Japan-based industrial components manufacturer Kyocera has introduced its new monocrystalline solar modules for residential usage.
According to the company, monocrystalline solar modules have higher power generation efficiency as compared to multicrystalline modules.
Discover B2B Marketing That Performs
Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.
Additionally, the company revealed its plan to increase conversion efficiency of its monocrystalline cells from 19% to over 22% within the next few years.
Further, Kyocera has developed multicrystalline silicon solar cells with a conversion efficiency of 18.6%.
The new conversion efficiency has been achieved through the enhancement of crystal quality, improvement in the electrode process and reduction of carrier recombination, said the company.
Supply of new monocrystalline solar modules is set to begin in April 2014, while the sales of further enhanced multicrystalline silicon solar cells will commence this summer in Japan.
US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?
Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.
By GlobalDataThe new solar modules are said to enable the company to meet customer needs and enhance manufacturing techniques in making of monocrystalline and multicrystalline modules.
In order to meet the rising demand for high-output solar modules in Japanese residential market, Kyocera is currently engaged in conducting research and development activities to enhance the production and efficiency of monocrystalline solar modules.
Image: Kyocera’s new monocrystalline solar modules. Photo: courtesy of KYOCERA Corporation.
