INER scientist Kuo Cherng-tsong, who is leading the demonstration project, said the 3.4-hectare farm will have the largest high-concentration photovoltaic system in Asia. It is scheduled to be completed by the end of this year.

Kuo said the demonstration farm’s photovoltaic system would use III-V solar cells that can absorb direct solar irradiation and are better than silicon and thin-film solar cells.

INER research has found that the new system not only offers higher efficiency in solar energy supply, but can also reduce manufacturing costs.

The technology developed at the demonstration farm will be transferred to local companies.