Stion Attains 14.1% Efficiency on Its Thin-Film Circuits Production Process
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has certified that Stion has reached 14.1% efficiency in the production process of its thin film circuits measuring 65 x 165 cm.
The thin film circuit, which has been integrated monolithically is based on Copper Indium Gallium Selenide (CIGS) and is the first to reach this level of efficiency at the production stage.
According to Rommel Noufi, the lead researcher at NREL, this achievement reflects on the strict quality controls and consistency provided by Stion’s technology. This also establishes that technologies based on CIGS have the potential to improve and adhere to the Department of Energy’s SunShot initiative aimed at reducing the costs of solar energy systems.
Stion uses readymade high-standard equipment and exclusively owned materials to produce large volumes of thin film circuits through a consistent system. The company also reduces the material cost and enables an organized production process as it uses monolithic integration for its circuits instead of the individual assembly of cells into one module.
Stion has received certifications for its IEC 61646 and UL 1703 and has already commenced shipping of the products from its manufacturing facility in San Jose, California. The company plans to commence its first large scale production facility situated in Hattiesburg by the end of 2011 with the output of 100 MW in the first phase.
Please use one of the following formats to cite this article in your essay, paper or report:
APA
Chai, Cameron. (2019, February 09). Stion Attains 14.1% Efficiency on Its Thin-Film Circuits Production Process. AZoM. Retrieved on February 17, 2026 from https://www.azom.com/news.aspx?newsID=30603.
MLA
Chai, Cameron. "Stion Attains 14.1% Efficiency on Its Thin-Film Circuits Production Process". AZoM. 17 February 2026. <https://www.azom.com/news.aspx?newsID=30603>.
Chicago
Chai, Cameron. "Stion Attains 14.1% Efficiency on Its Thin-Film Circuits Production Process". AZoM. https://www.azom.com/news.aspx?newsID=30603. (accessed February 17, 2026).
Harvard
Chai, Cameron. 2019. Stion Attains 14.1% Efficiency on Its Thin-Film Circuits Production Process. AZoM, viewed 17 February 2026, https://www.azom.com/news.aspx?newsID=30603.
We're committed to providing free access to quality science. By registering and providing insight into
your preferences you're joining a community of over 1m science interested individuals and help us to
provide you with insightful content whilst keeping our service free.
or
Terms
While we only use edited and approved content for Azthena
answers, it may on occasions provide incorrect responses.
Please confirm any data provided with the related suppliers or
authors. We do not provide medical advice, if you search for
medical information you must always consult a medical
professional before acting on any information provided.
Your questions, but not your email details will be shared with
OpenAI and retained for 30 days in accordance with their
privacy principles.
Please do not ask questions that use sensitive or confidential
information.
Read the full Terms & Conditions.