Moser Baer subsidiary, PV Technologies India Limited (PVTIL) claimed on Tuesday that it successfully completed testing and validation of  what it terms as a breakthrough process that will enhance the stable efficiency of its single junction thin film module from 6% to 7.3%.

This improves the module wattage from 340 watts / panel to 400 watts /panel on full size modules (5.7 m2.). Moser Baer claims that this is one of the highest efficiency (and wattage) achieved from any amorphous-Silicon single junction thin film module of this size globally.

Ratul Puri, Executive Director, MBIL, says,“The breakthrough proprietary process will improve the viability of amorphous-Silicon technology for the solar farm projects. This proprietary process is a game changer and will help us in addressing certain sections of the market by Q2 2010.” He further added, “What makes this proprietary process special is that for the first time any Indian player has achieved this level of efficiency leading to an approx 20% cost advantage in this module size.”