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J Hogan, Solar power set for take-off, NewScientist, 7 June 2003, p 14
In US, the solar cells for Helios were produced by SunPower in California with a conversion efficiency of some 30% greater than that of conventional silicon cells by using back contacts to permit more light absorption. SunPower has now developed a production process that reduces the costs significantly.
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Journal title: New Scientist
Keywords: 4 Propulsion - 4.5 Solar propulsion
Subjects: Chemical sciences, Banking, finance and investment, Economics, business and commerce, Electricity generation, Solar energy, Solar thermal, Photovoltaics, Solar cells