Improving the conversion efficiency of heterojunction solar cells
First written in FY2016. 19 of 20 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-08-13.
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- 2026-08-13AdvancedEarnings
「PV’s sales of high-efficiency solar cells for detached houses in Japan remain firm. We are proceeding with the development of mass-production technology for tandem perovskite solar cells.」
The company describes continued sales of high-efficiency solar cells for residential use in Japan and the development of mass-production technology for tandem perovskite solar cells. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「PV & Energy Management was selected for NEDO’s publicly solicited “Green Innovation Fund Project / Demonstration Project for Mass-Production Technologies for Next-Generation Tandem Solar Cells” and is proceeding with development.」
Development of next-generation solar cells has progressed from conventional tandem-type technology development to selection for, and the development stage of, NEDO’s mass-production technology demonstration project. - 2026-05-14AdvancedEarnings
「PV was selected for NEDO’s public solicitation under the “Green Innovation Fund Project / Next-Generation Tandem Solar Cell Mass-Production Technology Demonstration Project” and is proceeding with development.」
The high-efficiency solar-cell initiative has advanced to a mass-production technology demonstration for next-generation tandem solar cells. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Technological development of tandem-type next-generation perovskite solar cells is progressing steadily.」
The scope of technological development for high-efficiency solar cells has expanded to tandem-type perovskite cells, and development is progressing. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Amid the global energy crisis, PV & Energy Management is progressing initiatives that contribute to CO2 reduction, such as self-wheeling and microgrids, while meeting expanding demand for residential solar cells. Full-scale shipments of automotive solar cells have also begun.」
In addition to expanding residential applications for high-efficiency solar cells, the business is expanding into self-wheeling and microgrids, while automotive solar cells have progressed to the start of full-scale shipments. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「We will bring the increased-production line for heterojunction PV into operation during the current fiscal year to meet strong demand for high-efficiency residential PV solar cells. We also plan to begin full-scale shipments of automotive PV this spring.」
The increased-production line for heterojunction PV is being brought into operation, and full-scale shipments of automotive PV are scheduled to begin, expanding the supply and applications of the solar cell business. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of high-efficiency solar cells for residential use are growing. We have decided to increase production of heterojunction PV.」
Against the backdrop of growing sales of heterojunction PV, preparations are under way to increase production. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「PV & Energy Management: In addition to the government’s efforts to promote renewable energy, homebuilders are stepping up initiatives to raise their ZEH ratios amid surging crude oil prices and concerns over power shortages, driving higher sales of high-efficiency solar cells for residential applications. Demand for see-through solar cells and wall-mounted solar cells is also increasing against the backdrop of accelerating deployment of ZEBs.」
The report describes increased sales of high-efficiency solar cells and expanding demand for see-through and wall-mounted solar cells for ZEH and ZEB applications. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of our high-efficiency solar cells for detached and multi-unit housing are accelerating.」
Applications for high-efficiency solar cells are expanding to detached and multi-unit housing, and the acceleration of sales growth is being reported. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「The carbon-neutral issue is an excellent opportunity for this business. We are expanding the market for energy-saving solutions suited to the deployment of zero-energy houses (ZEH) and zero-energy buildings (ZEB), including “power-generating windows” (see-through solar cells) and “power-generating walls” (wall-mounted solar cells).」
In addition to increased sales of high-efficiency solar cells, applications for see-through and wall-mounted solar cells are expanding as energy-saving solutions for ZEH and ZEB. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「We are promoting the joint development of wall-mounted and see-through solar cells for buildings and automobiles.」
Applications for high-efficiency and see-through solar cells are expanding beyond conventional residential and building uses to joint development for automobiles. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「We jointly developed with Taisei Corporation an innovative construction method combining multifunctionality and design appeal, in which exterior walls and windows generate power. High-efficiency see-through solar cells using this technology have been adopted at the New National Stadium.」
The adoption of the jointly developed construction method for high-efficiency see-through solar cells has taken concrete shape, extending to the New National Stadium. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「PV & Energy Management has received strong market recognition for its high-efficiency solar cells, and sales are growing steadily. We are preparing to increase production to meet expanding demand.」
Market recognition and sales of high-efficiency solar cells are growing, and preparations are under way to increase production to meet expanding demand. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「In PV & Energy Management, high-efficiency solar cells are receiving strong market recognition, sales are growing steadily, and preparations are under way to increase production in response to expanding demand.」
In response to strong market recognition and expanding sales of high-efficiency solar cells, preparations are under way to increase production to meet demand. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In PV & Energy Management, sales of new high-efficiency solar cells are expanding and structural reforms are progressing steadily.」
The company reported expanding sales of new high-efficiency solar cells and progress in structural reforms. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In PV & Energy Management, sales of newly launched high-efficiency solar cells and other products are expanding steadily, and structural reforms are progressing. With the solar-cell business as its core, the company will focus on providing energy solutions that contribute to net-zero-energy houses (ZEHs) and net-zero-energy buildings (ZEBs).」
The company reported expanding sales of new high-efficiency solar cells and progress in structural reforms, while continuing to provide solutions for ZEHs and ZEBs. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Shipments of the high-efficiency roof-integrated solar cells launched last year to major homebuilders are expanding steadily.」
The company reported progress on the sales front, with shipments of high-efficiency solar cells to major homebuilders expanding after their launch. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「The company is placing greater focus on expanding sales of new products using heterojunction technology with world-leading conversion efficiency and high-performance products such as see-through solar cells, while working to provide solutions that contribute to the realization of net-zero-energy houses and net-zero-energy buildings.」
The company is expanding sales of new heterojunction-technology products and see-through solar cells and developing solutions for ZEHs and ZEBs. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The company is focusing on selling new and high-performance products using heterojunction technology with world-leading conversion efficiency, while working to provide solutions that contribute to the realization of net-zero-energy houses.」
The company is working to expand sales of new and high-performance products using heterojunction technology with world-leading conversion efficiency and provide solutions for net-zero-energy houses. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The newly developed heterojunction crystalline silicon solar cell achieved a world-leading level of conversion efficiency.」
The company reported the achievement of conversion efficiency in heterojunction crystalline silicon solar cells as a research and development result in its electronics business.