Ricoh Develops Solar Cell With 20% Higher Max Power Output

Ricoh has developed a solar cell that achieves a 20 per cent higher maximum power output than current products. The 5cm x 8cm cell can produce a maximum output of 276 microwatts. It can operate both in subzero temperatures, and in higher temperatures than standard panels – boasting an operating range that spans from minus 30 degrees Celsius to 60 degrees, obviously making it ideal for a wide variety of scenarios.