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Tongwei unveils 26.03%-efficient TOPCon solar cell with high sheet resistance
The solar cell was fabricated using a low-cost photoresist-based etching process to create a selective emitter with a sheet resistance of up to 1,600 Ω/sq in non-contacted regions, reducing recombination losses while maintaining effective electrical contacts. The TOPCon device achieved a certified power conversion efficiency of 26.03% and an open-circuit voltage of 746.5 mV.
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