SunPower (SPWRA) announced it has broken the world record for full scale solar cell efficiency by producing a cell with a sunlight to electricity conversion of 24.2% at its plant in the Phillippines.  It’s been confirmed by the DOE.  Sunpower has increased efficiency by 4% over the past 5 years

“This new world record demonstrates SunPower’s ability to extend our lead in manufacturing the world’s highest efficiency solar cells,” said Bill Mulligan, vice president of … Read the rest