BusinessAugust 15, 2026

heterojunction

het-er-oh-JUNK-shun

Definition

A type of solar cell architecture that joins two different semiconductor materials to improve efficiency by reducing energy loss.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'heteros' (other or different) and the Latin 'junctio' (a joining), it refers to the interface between two dissimilar materials, a concept fundamental to solid-state physics.

In the news

The article uses 'heterojunction' (often abbreviated as HJT) to describe a high-efficiency solar cell technology used by companies like LONGi, Huasun, and Risen to compete for top spots in the rankings.

TOP SOLAR MODULES Listing – August 2026

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