Solarmer Energy Inc. has reached 8.13% efficiency for its organic photovoltaic (OPV) cell – a new world record, the company says. The results have been certified by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
Solarmer, a developer of polymer-based OPV technology, notes that it has now broken this efficiency record for the fourth consecutive time, all in last two years. The company adds that this technology has the potential to drive energy production cost to $0.12-$0.15/kWh.
SOURCE: Solarmer Energy Inc.