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New Paradigm for Solar Cell Construction Demonstrated by Penn-Drexel Researchers

For solar panels, wringing every drop of energy from as many photons as possible is imperative. This goal has sent chemistry, materials science and electronic engineering researchers on a quest to boost the energy-absorption efficiency of photovoltaic devices, but existing techniques are now running up against limits set by the laws of physics.

12 Nov 2013

New Report on Building Integrated Photovoltaics Markets

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Building Integrated Photovoltaics Markets - 2012" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 8 Nov 2013

New Technique for Manufacturing Efficient, Flexible, Thin Film CIGS Solar Cells

Empa scientists have developed a new technique for manufacturing high-efficiency, flexible, thin film solar cells from CIGS (copper indium gallium di-selenide) semiconductors. This has enabled them to achieve an efficiency of 20.4% for the conversion of sunlight into electrical energy. As the solar cells are deposited onto plastic foils, they could be produced on an industrial scale using cost-effective roll-to-roll manufacturing.

6 Nov 2013

New Printing Process for Industrial Scale Production of OLEDs

Flickering façades, curved monitors, flashing clothing, fluorescent wallpaper, flexible solar cells – and all printable. This is no make-believe vision of the future; it will soon be possible using a new printing process for organic light-emitting diodes.

5 Nov 2013

Natcore’s Black Silicon Technology Could Reduce Solar Cell Production Costs by 23.5%, Finds Independent Study

An independent study has concluded that Natcore Technology’s black silicon technology could reduce silicon solar cell production costs by up to 23.5%.

31 Oct 2013

Are opportunities for organic solar cells and dye-sensitized solar cells re-emerging?

The Printed Electronics and Energy Harvesting & Storage USA 2013 events bring together leading players who are developing and commercializing the third-generation of photovoltaic technologies, including organic photo...

From IDTechEx 30 Oct 2013

New Energy to Launch SolarWindow for Deposition of See-Through Electricity Generation Coatings on Glass Surfaces

New Energy Technologies, Inc., developer of SolarWindow™, the world’s first-of-its-kind see-through technology capable of generating electricity on glass and flexible plastics, has announced plans to unveil the Company’s next generation, high performance SolarWindow™ working prototype within the upcoming calendar quarter.

30 Oct 2013

DUNMORE to Discuss New PV Backsheet Testing Procedure at SPI 2013

DUNMORE Corporation will be discussing a new procedure developed to test the resilience of the PV backsheet during Solar Power International's Educational Poster Session.

22 Oct 2013

3M Debuts Innovative Tape-Based Solution for the Solar Industry at SPI 2013

3M Renewable Energy is debuting its latest innovative solution for the solar industry at Solar Power International, October 21-24 in Chicago, Ill. The new 3M Backside Busbar Tape 4706 allows manufacturers to eliminate silver-based backside busbars, enabling significant cost savings and protecting against the volatility of silver prices. In addition to these benefits, this tape-based solution has the potential to improve absolute efficiency by approximately 0.2 percent.

From 3M 22 Oct 2013

Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Perovskite Materials Show Promise for Cheaper Solar Cells

In the near future, solar panels will not only be more efficient but also a lot cheaper and affordable for everyone, thanks to research by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) scientists.

22 Oct 2013

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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

New Paradigm for Solar Cell Construction Demonstrated by Penn-Drexel Researchers

New Report on Building Integrated Photovoltaics Markets

New Technique for Manufacturing Efficient, Flexible, Thin Film CIGS Solar Cells

New Printing Process for Industrial Scale Production of OLEDs

Natcore’s Black Silicon Technology Could Reduce Solar Cell Production Costs by 23.5%, Finds Independent Study

Are opportunities for organic solar cells and dye-sensitized solar cells re-emerging?

New Energy to Launch SolarWindow for Deposition of See-Through Electricity Generation Coatings on Glass Surfaces

DUNMORE to Discuss New PV Backsheet Testing Procedure at SPI 2013

3M Debuts Innovative Tape-Based Solution for the Solar Industry at SPI 2013

Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Perovskite Materials Show Promise for Cheaper Solar Cells

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

TSL-570: High Performance Tunable Laser

Advanced Reconstruction Toolbox from ZEISS

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Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

The Link Between FIB-SEM and TEM

Comprehensive Guide: Checkweighing

Characterizing Hyaluronic Acid with Online Multi-Angle Light Scattering

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

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

Photovoltaics News

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

1Aluminum-Scandium Alloys: A Game Changer for Hydrogen Energy

2Recycled Milled Carbon Fibers for Automotive Parts Manufacturing

3Bio-Based Materials Innovator Simplifyber Raises Series a Funding in Mission to Transform Manufacturing of Fashion, Car Interiors, and Consumer Goods

4Neutrinos are at Least a Million Times Lighter Than Electrons

5Developing Digital Twins for Durable 3D-Printed Military Parts

6NanoMOFs: Enhancing Anti-Counterfeiting Through Multi-Spectral Photonic Security

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