A new solar cell!

Evergreen Solar unveils its most powerful solar panel yet
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By James Cartledge
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Massachusetts solar manufacturer Evergreen Solar, Inc., has unveiled a new solar panel that is its most powerful yet.

The company said its ES-A series solar panel is a 215-watt system has a black frame that will improve the aesthetic appearance of solar arrays.

Evergreen, which already produces panels of 200, 205 and 210 watt solar panels, unveiled its new panel at the Solar Expo event in Italy this week.
String Ribbon

Evergreen Solar produces its solar cells with its “String Ribbon” wafer manufacturing process, which produces silicon cells from molten silicon, rather than by cutting solar crystals.

The process means using less silicon per solar cell than conventional technology, allowing a lower cost solar panel, according to Evergreen.

The firm says that with no wasted silicon, the carbon footprint of its panels is up to 30% smaller than that of its competitors, while payback can be as little as 12 months for installed systems.

Scott Gish, Evergreen Solar’s Vice President, Sales and Marketing, said the new ES-A 215 solar panel would provide optimal performance “right out of the box”.

He said: “We are proud to lead the industry in environmental credentials with the smallest carbon footprint and the quickest energy payback of any silicon-based solar panel available today.”