At present, “industry standard” 60-cell modules based on multi-crystalline silicon (multi c-Si) carry a nameplate capacity of 265W, according to market researcher NPD Solarbuzz.
“Within 12 months” that figure will likely hit 275W, a nearly 4% improvement that will both fatten profit margins for PV manufacturers and reduce system costs for developers.
The improvement is coming as cell makers adopt new techniques like the PERC process, says Solarbuzz vice president Finlay Colville.
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