In October 2017, a single-crystal PERC cell with Heraeus silver paste achieved a 22.71% photoelectric conversion efficiency, certified by Fraunhofer ISE CalLab, Fraunhofer Solar Energy Research Institute In the same month, the conversion efficiencies of P-type polycrystalline PERC and P-type single-crystalline PERC solar cells made of Heraeus metallized paste reached 22.04%, respectively, after being certified by the Chinese Academy of Sciences solar photovoltaic power generation system and the wind power generation system quality inspection center 22.78%, both set new records. In November 2017, the conversion efficiency of a single crystal PERC battery made by Heraeus AG was 23.45% verified by the Chinese Academy of Sciences solar photovoltaic power generation system and the wind power generation system quality inspection center. Created a landmark new world record
Heraeus has been able to achieve such impressive results without the innovative investment strategy that the company started to implement in late 2016. The plan has two important cornerstones: First, vigorously develop and introduce professionals In 2017, With more than 120 scientists and solar technology experts recruited by Ritchie, Heraeus has built a research and development cluster closer to other key markets in China and other parts of Asia with its rapidly expanding technology team to deepen its technical cooperation with its customers. They are accelerating their R & D and manufacturing steps to shorten their time-to-market, and second, launching new battery optimization services. With Heraeus' industry-leading, high-performance screen-printed front and back conductive silver pastes, the company can expand its product portfolio , To enhance the performance of silver paste, thus providing customers with value-added services other than printing and sintering processes.The program was officially launched in April 2017. Through close cooperation with world-class research institutes, Heraeus can provide customers with complete solar cells Analysis, simulation and process optimization services. With these services, Heraeus customers according to their specific production and design Prepare conditions, find and implement the optimal process.
Dr. Zhang Weiming, senior vice president and chief technology officer of Heraeus Solar, said that these world records made by Heraeus customers fully reflect the company's strategic philosophy that promoting breakthrough innovation in the field of solar energy requires the success of the community. On the one hand, Heraeus The ability to tailor its slurry formulation to a particular battery design is equally important, but working closely with the customer's technical team is equally important, said Dr. Zhang Weiming: 'We think we have to find another way for those who want to be market leaders As a result, Heraeus's strong commitment to scientists, technologists and optimization services is delivering a 'dividend' to these customers, and slurry is only the first step. "Dr. Cheung Wai-ming further pointed out that to help customers accelerate innovation and production : "Heraeus is assisting clients in identifying and resolving technical bottlenecks in their processes, and most importantly we can help them achieve the efficiency of their labs in production."