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| 1987 |
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| World's highest conversion efficiency |
Kyocera's 10 cm2 polycrystalline solar cells achieve the world's highest conversion
efficiency rate of 15.1%. In 1989, our 15 cm2 cell pushed the record to 14.5%, and 17.7% in 2004.
The latter value remains the world record.*
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| 1991 |
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| Japan's first grid-connected system |
Kyocera installs Japan's first grid-interfacing system in a general facility conforming to official guidelines in Kitami, Hokkaido.
In the same year, the company completes a solar module production system with an annual capacity of 6 mega-watts, the largest in Japan. |
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| 1992 |
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As a result of a research project commissioned by NEDO, shipments to Mongolia of portable solar power generation systems begins. |
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| 1993 |
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| Residential solar power generation systems released. |
Kyocera launches a residential solar power system in 1993. Starting in 1994,
the national government launches a subsidized program promoting the introduction of these systems. |
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| 1993 |
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| Son of Sun solar-powered racing vehicle developed. Placed third in the World Solar Challenge. |
| 1989 |
Developed solar racing car "SEV" |
| 1990 |
Developed short-distance solar car "SCV-O" (a model car was manufactured in 1995) |
| 1990 |
Produced racing solar car "Blue Eagle". Took part in Australian trans-continental race, "'90 World Solar Challenge" |
| 1993 |
Produced racing solar car "SON OF SUN". Took part in "'93 World Solar Challenge" and placed third. |
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| 1988 |
Achieved world's highest conversion efficiency of 15.5% with polycrystalline silicon solar cell(10cm square). |
| 1990 |
Achieved a top share in the Ministry of Industry and International Trade "Special public use solar generation system program" |
| 1993 |
Achieved world's highest conversion efficiency of 19.5% with monocrystal silicon solar module components (10cm square) |
| 1994 |
Top shareholder in the (Japan solar) industry according to the Ministry of Industry and International Trade "Residential solar generation system monitor program" |
| 1995 |
Established mass-production technology of enlarged polycrystalline silicon solar cells components (10cm square to 15cm square) |
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| 1987 |
JPEA is established.
At the initiative of Kyocera, the Japan Photovoltaic Energy Association (JPEA) is established.
It has played an active role in promoting general awareness and recommending policies. |
| 1990 |
The Photovoltaic Power Generation Technology Research Association (PVTEC) is established.
It has played a leading role in the development of solar batteries in Japan. |
| 1992 |
NEDO's solar power generation field test project begins.
Solar power systems for public and industrial facilities begin to be adopted.
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| 1993 |
New Sunshine Plan
To seek solutions to both energy and environmental problems, the New Sunshine Plan is launched by combining the Sunshine Plan,
the Moonlight Plan and initiatives for the development of global environmental technology. |
| 1994 |
The Japanese Cabinet decides the Outline for the Introduction of New Energy.
Kyocera is chosen to inaugurate the Residential Photovoltaic Generation Monitor Program.
Effort is started to ensure general adoption of solar batteries. |
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