Sharp has unveiled its new innovation, a polycrystalline photovoltaic module that achieves the industry?s No. 1 module conversion efficiency of 14.4%, the peaked-roof/ flat-roof model: ND-191AV. The new modules will incorporate a newly developed highly efficient cell that reduces the loss in power collection by increasing the number of main electrodes from two to three, and increases the light receiving area by making the electrodes thinner. Through these improvements, module conversion efficiency has been increased. In addition, the strengthened wind pressure resistance of racking systems and modules allows them to be installed nearly all the way out to roof edges, expanding installation capacity considerably.

This module also features an installation capacity that is an average of 1.5 times greater than previous modules due to the strengthening of wind pressure resistance. As an environmentally advanced company, Sharp will use this new line-up to help reduce residential CO2 emissions. A total of five new fiscal 2008 residential models for Japan will be released.

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