Honda plans to mass-produce solar cells

According to the article production will start in 2007. Once it reaches full capacity Honda will be producing enough solar panels each year to power 8000 homes.

"Honda said its solar cells would be composed of non-silicon compound materials, consuming half as much energy and generating 50 percent less carbon dioxide during production when compared with conventional solar cells made from silicon."

How will their efficiency compare to those of other types of solar panels? Dunno.

They're targeting the Japanese domestic market first.