power systems pty ltd , hawthorn , victoria , have stated an understanding with boeing australia ag for development of spectrolab space cells . the agreement will assist in the distribution of 500 , 000 cells , capable of generating 11mw of electricity . spectrolab produces multi - junction solar cells , primarily design for generator satellites . the solar cells are three times more efficiency than the cells used in typical domestic solar panels , and are capable of transformation light energy to electrical energy with up to 34 % efficiency according to nrel ' s national centre for photovoltaic . these applications utilise spectrolab ' s multi - junction star networks to increase the power of their dish designs .
Boeing Australia Ltd collaborates with Solar Systems Pty Ltd.