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Solar panels are getting lighter for every watt they produce
Key Takeaways
- Commercial silicon modules have risen from about 8.5 W/kg in the early 2000s to 23.6 W/kg today.
- The reported gains were linked to module design advances, bifaciality, and temperature management.
- Researchers said glass and frames still account for much of module weight.
- The study argues that operating conditions such as cell temperature and rear-side illumination are essential for accurate system design.
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DT Editorial Team··via pv-magazine.com