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Spielberg to Lead Solar Marketing Activities for Dow Corning

Dow Corning has named Rainer Spielberg as Global Marketing Manager for its Solar Market Business Unit, which provides silicon-based solutions throughout the entire photovoltaic value chain and to the concentrated solar p...

From Dow Corning 3 Aug 2009

New Class of Economically Viable Flexible Solar Cells Nears Reality

A new class of economically viable solar power cells-cheap, flexible and easy to make-has come a step closer to reality as a result of recent work at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

28 Jul 2009

Hydro to Supply Aluminum Extrusions for World's Second Largest Solar Plant

Hydro's Extrusion Americas unit has signed an agreement with Florida Power & Light (FPL) to supply custom aluminum extrusions for the first hybrid solar/fossil fuel energy generating facility in the world. When i...

27 Jul 2009

First Thin Film Solar Cells Based on Compound Semiconductors from University of Luxembourg

The laboratory for photovoltaics of the University of Luxembourg has produced its first thin film solar cells made from compound semiconductors, already reaching a 12 percent efficiency. Thin film solar cells are conside...

23 Jul 2009

Wacker's New Thermoplastic Encapsulant to go on Show at Solar Conference in Spetember

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, will be using the 24th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition to present a new thermoplastic encapsulant for the manufacture of photovoltaic modules.

From Wacker Chemie AG 23 Jul 2009

Nanometrics Launch TSM Integrated Metrology System for Thin Films

Nanometrics Incorporated (Nasdaq: NANO), a leading supplier of advanced process control metrology systems used primarily in the manufacturing of semiconductors, solar photovoltaics and high-brightness LEDs, today announc...

22 Jul 2009

Nanocrystal Solar Cells and DLC Coating System Win R+D100 Awards for LBL Researchers

Four of R+D Magazine's prestigious R+D 100 Awards for 2009, which recognize the 100 most significant proven technological advances of the year, have gone to researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and their colleagues.

20 Jul 2009

25 Million Euro Grant to Develop Solar Technology Inspired by Plants

On Friday 10 July the research programme Towards Biosolar Cells was granted a budget of 25 million euros by the Dutch Government. The Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality recommended the programme because it will contribute to green energy, improve food supplies and a create a more sustainable biomass. The research focuses on increasing the efficiency of sunlight conversion into energy and building materials in plants and algae through photosynthesis.

20 Jul 2009

Indian Daycare Centre Powered by the Sun

Dow Corning today announced the opening of an anganwadi (daycare center) in the Indian village of Karde that features a 28-panel solar power system. This system generates enough electricity for cooling fans and proper lighting for the anganwadi and an adjacent school that previously had no power.

From Dow Corning 17 Jul 2009

Photovoltaic Equipment Reaches 60 per cent Turnover Growth in the First Quarter of 2009

The sales turnover of the manufacturers of equipment, machinery and plants for the photovoltaic industry in Germany for the first quarter of 2009 has exceeded the respective quarter of last year by 60 per cent. The expor...

17 Jul 2009

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Photovoltaics News

Spielberg to Lead Solar Marketing Activities for Dow Corning

New Class of Economically Viable Flexible Solar Cells Nears Reality

Hydro to Supply Aluminum Extrusions for World's Second Largest Solar Plant

First Thin Film Solar Cells Based on Compound Semiconductors from University of Luxembourg

Wacker's New Thermoplastic Encapsulant to go on Show at Solar Conference in Spetember

Nanometrics Launch TSM Integrated Metrology System for Thin Films

Nanocrystal Solar Cells and DLC Coating System Win R+D100 Awards for LBL Researchers

25 Million Euro Grant to Develop Solar Technology Inspired by Plants

Indian Daycare Centre Powered by the Sun

Photovoltaic Equipment Reaches 60 per cent Turnover Growth in the First Quarter of 2009

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

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Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

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Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

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How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

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