Photovoltaic cells, or solar cells as they are commonly known, have come a long way since their creation in 1941. Solar cells in the early days had an efficiency of around 2 percent. It was Les Hoffman, the CEO of Hoffman Electronics Corporation, who initially increased efficiency to a staggering 14 percent.
The efficiency of a solar cell refers to the cells’ ability to transform incoming solar radiation into electrical current. According to solar technology news, continuous research and development of solar technology has led to a new world record in efficiency levels: 44.7 percent is the highest efficiency level ever achieved by a staged solar cell. experimental, and credit for this goes to the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems.
Installing a solar panel for residential and commercial purposes has become quite affordable, and this article introduces you to the top 10 solar systems on the market.
1. Solland Solar – Sunweb model
Solland Solar is a company specialized in the production of polysilicon photovoltaic cells. Your facility is capable of producing such cells non-stop with its maximum capacity of 135 MWp/year.
The efficiency of its modules is by far the highest of all commercially produced solar modules at 16.00%.
2. Siliken-model SLK72P6L-305
Siliken has greatly improved its solar module manufacturing standards by automating the production process. They have been creating some of the best solar modules out of numerous materials. They are a globally recognized brand with their 500 MW worth of solar panels installed worldwide.
They have achieved an efficiency of around 15.70%.
3. LDK Solar – model LDK-200P-24(s)
LDK Solar is a Chinese company known for being the world’s largest producer of solar wafers in terms of capacity. They target the photovoltaic industry by offering numerous products, such as wafers, cells, and modules, in addition to other products.
Its model LDK-200P-24(s) solar cells have an efficiency of 15.67%.
4. Vikram – Eldora 280 model
Vikram is a leading manufacturer of photovoltaic systems in India. They have managed to secure the number four position with their Eldora 280 module which boasts an efficiency of 15.63%.
5. Wiosun-model E300P
Wiosun is a German company that has created some of the most excellent photovoltaic modules in the world. Their unique combination of two technologies in one has made them stand out from the rest of the competition. The E300P module presents an efficiency of 15.54%.
6. A2peak – model P3-235-60
A2peak is a Taiwan-based company that specializes in building photovoltaic systems for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Its P3-235-60 model is currently among the best photovoltaic modules in the world with an efficiency of 15.50%.
7. CNPV Solar – model CNPV-300P
The CNPV-300P module has an efficiency of 15.40% and is ideal for residential and commercial use. This module is made from premium grade polycrystalline for optimum performance.
8. Solar Latitude – Latitude P6-60/6 model
Latitude Solar is a Scandinavian company that builds photovoltaic solar panels to a very high standard. Its P6-60/6 model is a fine example of excellent Scandinavian engineering and offers consumers an efficiency of 15.30%.
9. JA Solar – model JAP6-60-250
JA Solar is the world’s largest producer of solar cells and is headquartered in China. Your JAP6-60-250 is a polycrystalline silicon module with an efficiency of 15.29% and is suitable for residential and commercial use.
10. China Sunergy – model CSUN295-72P
China Sunergy’s CSUN295-72P model secures the 10th place among the world’s top 10 photovoltaic systems as revealed by the latest solar technology news. The efficiency of its module is 15.24%.
