query on efficiency claim

Hi all.

This company?s reports are brief to the point of being ambiguous.


Can anyone explain this comment ex 4th March KTE report on progress on attempt to design superior solar cells :

The results indicate a substantial improvement in optical power generation per unit thickness of silicon for the MSTTM?PV enabled solar cells compared to the controls.

Various designs of MSTTM-PV technology were tested. A number of successful designs emerged, which generated increased power output of up to 60%.

----- and a similar statement from recent investor presentation:

First pass HCNS results indicated up to 60% increased power output compared to silicon cells of a similar thickness.


My view is that a result which would grab investors attention is how the power output of these new cells compare to those currently in mass production on a per unit area basis.

However, I have difficulty in interpreting that result in either of the above statements.

Im reading it that the new cells put out 60% more power on a weight weight comparison basis.

Although that result may make them cheaper, Im thinking that more power from a given area would be a better achievment.

Can anyone enlighten me??

Certainly the credentials of Meares are impressive so, apart from doubt expressed in above query, this stock is one to watch ? esp since at historically low price and political focus on sustainable energy sources.