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Heraeus Photovoltaics Business Unit to Begin Manufacturing of Front-Side Metallization Paste in China

The Heraeus Photovoltaics Business Unit, a worldwide leading supplier of metallization pastes for solar cells, has decided to begin manufacturing front-side metallization paste in China. This move will complement the local sales, technical staff and back-side paste production that currently exist in China.

From Heraeus Holding GmbH 16 May 2014

Dow ENLIGHT Polyolefin Film Demonstrates Zero Potential Induced Degradation Loss

Photovoltaic (PV) modules continue to gain momentum as a viable renewable energy source in the marketplace. With reputable ENLIGHT™ Polyolefin Encapsulant Films for PV modules, Dow Packaging & Specialty Plastics, a business unit of Dow, has established itself as an industry leader for polyolefin encapsulants products that produce high-performance PV systems.

From Dow Chemicals 16 May 2014

SNEC PV Power Expo 2014: Dow Corning to Highlight Novel Silicone-Based Solutions

Dow Corning will introduce its latest solar solutions at booth W4-523 at SNEC 2014, the 8th International Photovoltaic Conference and Expo, at the Shanghai New International Expo Center from May 20 to May 22.

From Dow Corning 16 May 2014

New Front-Side Metallization Pastes for Standard to Ultra-Lightly Doped Emitter Cells from Heraeus

The Heraeus Photovoltaics Business Unit, a worldwide leading supplier of metallization pastes for solar cells, will launch two new front-side metallization pastes for standard to ultra-lightly doped emitter cells - the SOL9620 Series and SOL9621 Series - at the SNEC (2014) International Photovoltaic Power Generation Conference & Exhibition from May 20th through May 22nd, 2014. Heraeus will be exhibiting in Hall W3 at booth 560.

From Heraeus Holding GmbH 15 May 2014

New Design Guidelines for Using Special Materials to Produce High-Efficiency Solar Cells

When sunlight shines on today’s solar cells, much of the incoming energy is given off as waste heat rather than electrical current. In a few materials, however, extra energy produces extra electrons — behavior that could significantly increase solar-cell efficiency.

9 May 2014

ET Solar’s Mono-Crystalline ET-M660250 Module Ranks Third in PHOTON Lab's Yield Measurement Tests

ET Solar Energy Corp. ("ET Solar"), a leading smart energy solutions provider, announces that its mono-crystalline ET-M660250 module ranked third of 171 modules in PHOTON Lab's 2013 outdoor module yield measurement tests.

8 May 2014

Chinese Manufacturer Tests Natcore Technology's Black Silicon Wafers in Working Solar Cells

One of the world's largest photovoltaic manufacturers has been the first to process Natcore Technology's black silicon wafers into working solar cells in an actual production line rather than in a laboratory setting.

6 May 2014

PERC Silicon Solar Cells Using Heraeus Ag Metallization Pastes Achieve Record World Efficiency

The Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin (ISFH) increases the conversion efficiency of industrial p–type silicon solar cells with screen-printed metal contacts from today's typical 17.5% to 19.5% to a record value of 21.2%, using leading-edge front-side metallization pastes supplied by the Photovoltaics Business Unit of Heraeus Precious Metals.

From Heraeus Holding GmbH 6 May 2014

New Low-Cost, Environmentally Friendly Solar Cell Utilizes Tin for Harvesting Light

Northwestern University researchers are the first to develop a new solar cell with good efficiency that uses tin instead of lead perovskite as the harvester of light. The low-cost, environmentally friendly solar cell can be made easily using "bench" chemistry -- no fancy equipment or hazardous materials.

5 May 2014

Tiny Cells Assembled onto Multilayer Stacks for High PV Conversion Efficiency

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign use a printing process to assemble tiny cells into multilayer stacks for extraordinary levels of photovoltaic conversion efficiency.

29 Apr 2014

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

Heraeus Photovoltaics Business Unit to Begin Manufacturing of Front-Side Metallization Paste in China

Dow ENLIGHT Polyolefin Film Demonstrates Zero Potential Induced Degradation Loss

SNEC PV Power Expo 2014: Dow Corning to Highlight Novel Silicone-Based Solutions

New Front-Side Metallization Pastes for Standard to Ultra-Lightly Doped Emitter Cells from Heraeus

New Design Guidelines for Using Special Materials to Produce High-Efficiency Solar Cells

ET Solar’s Mono-Crystalline ET-M660250 Module Ranks Third in PHOTON Lab's Yield Measurement Tests

Chinese Manufacturer Tests Natcore Technology's Black Silicon Wafers in Working Solar Cells

PERC Silicon Solar Cells Using Heraeus Ag Metallization Pastes Achieve Record World Efficiency

New Low-Cost, Environmentally Friendly Solar Cell Utilizes Tin for Harvesting Light

Tiny Cells Assembled onto Multilayer Stacks for High PV Conversion Efficiency

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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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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