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The xBC factor

Cost is king in the cutthroat world of PV cell and module production but performance still counts. When reviewing module data from across the industry, as compiled by Exawatt, an electrification consultancy, some intriguing trends emerge.

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Jonathan Gifford

03 May 2023

Driven by fierce competition and a desire to differentiate products, PV cell and module makers are constantly bidding to boost conversion efficiency and power output. High performance must be cost-effective, however, for competitive mass production.The result has been technological convergence among manufacturers, with most production in China.Innovations including monocrystalline wafers, PERC (passivated emitter, rear contact) …

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