Moser Baer announces 7.3% efficiency for single junction thinfilm modules.

PV Technologies India Limited (PVTIL), a subsidiary of Moser Baer India Limited(MBIL) has announced a successful completion of testing and validation of a process that can enhance the stable efficiency of its single junction thin film module from 6% to 7.3%. The process has been designed at PVTIL's Greater Noida plant by its in-house research team. This improves the module wattage from 340watts / panel to 400 watts /panel on full size modules (5.7 m².). This landmark breakthrough has been achieved by judicious optimization of multiple layers in the device structure. This is one of the highest efficiency (and wattage) achieved from any amorphous-Silicon single junction thin film module of this size globally.

Lauding the achievement, Ratul Puri, Executive Director, MBIL, said: "The breakthrough proprietary process will improve the viability of amorphous-Silicon technology for the solar farm projects. This proprietary process is a game changer and will help us in addressing certain sections ofthe market by Q2 2010." He further added, "What makes this proprietary process special is that for the first time any Indian player has achieved this level of efficiency leading to an approx 20% cost advantage in this module size."

According to Dr. Rajiv Arya, CEO of PV solar business,"This achievement is very timely as it has already enhanced our Thin Film's capacity from 40 MW to the range of 50 MW and will help us reach the goals set in the National Solar Mission effectively by deploying these modules in large size solar installations. I appreciate the efforts of our process team which has once again demonstrated Moser Baer'sinnate capabilities in improving efficiency and introducing new products to cater to the demands of the market. These Thin Film modules can be used forrooftop installations and for solar farms."