Sharp set a new record in the effective use of solar energy

Do not suspect that Sharp's R & D in solar power, and determination that want to extend it to the various products , look, from mobile phones to televisions, without exception, become the solar-based objects. In order to bring the solar energy products to more efficient absorption of solar energy, Sharp after years of research, and finally in would be the conversion rate of solar cells raised to a new high of 35.8% .

The general common silicon solar cell conversion rate of about 20%, while the prior use of germanium compounds for the bottom three junction solar cell conversion rate was 31.5% from top to bottom. The Sharp adopt the same three-junction structure of compounds, but will switch to more difficult to manufacture the underlying InGaAs (Indium Gallium Arsenide), the conversion rate will be raised to 35.8%. Unfortunately, things did not always have a good , although the conversion efficiency has improved, but the cost is relatively not too expensive, so now the application of these batteries are the main target for the aerospace industry . in the short term should not fly into the ordinary people at home .