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CIS research and development

With our own pilot line, we carry out research into materials and processes in order to continue developing our solar modules.

Further development of CIS technology

PowerMax® solar modules

Our PowerMax® solar modules feature impressive cost-effectiveness, long-term stability and attractive design.

PowerMax® CIS solar modules

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Ahead of its time: CIS solar modules from AVANCIS feature world-record-breaking efficiency

As a pioneer in CIS photovoltaics, we are working continuously on improving CIS technology. With our own pilot line, motivated research department and commitment to being the best, we are developing the next generation of extremely high-performance solar modules in our laboratory. It is vitally important to us that these modules perform outstandingly not just in the lab, but also in practice.

Performance records of AVANCIS solar modules

2011 - 15.8 % efficiency record of CIS solar module

World record performance: A 300 x 300 mm² CIS module from AVANCIS achieves an aperture efficiency of 15.8 %; externally confirmed by TÜV Rhineland.
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2010 – CIS solar module efficiency record 15.5%

World record performance: a 300 x 300 mm² CIS module from AVANCIS achieves aperture efficiency of 15.5%, confirmed externally by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (USA).

2009 – CIS solar module efficiency record 15.1%

Photovoltaic efficiency record of 15.1% aperture efficiency on a 300 x 300 mm² CIS solar module from AVANCIS, confirmed externally by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (USA).

2005 – CIS solar module efficiency record 13.5%

Record efficiency level of 13.5% for a 300 x 300 mm² CIS solar module from AVANCIS – measured externally and confirmed by the German certification body TÜV Rheinland, Cologne.

2003 – Efficiency world record on CIS solar module

Efficiency world record: a CIS solar module from AVANCIS achieves 13.1% efficiency, TÜV certified