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High Adhesion of Metallization Paste Plays an Important Role in PV Cell Production

The adhesion of silver metallization pastes to silicon is a vital requirement in the production of solar cells and modules. Experts at the Heraeus Photovoltaics Business Unit believe this is a very important parameter which should be viewed along with the electrical performance. Mechanical reliability is critical in how modules are evaluated.

2 Aug 2013

Inexpensive New Method to Grow Thin Films of Indium Phosphide

Engineers at the University of California, Berkeley, have developed an inexpensive new way to grow thin films of a material prized in the semiconductor and photovoltaic industries, an achievement that could bring high-end solar cells within reach of consumer pocketbooks.

25 Jul 2013

New Market Forecast Report for Metals Pastes in Solar Cells

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Metals Pastes for Solar Cells: Technology Research Trend and Market Forecast" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 15 Jul 2013

New Fabrication Process Improves Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Efficiency

Dye-sensitized solar cell efficiency has been raised to a record 15% thanks to a new fabrication process developed by EPFL scientists.

12 Jul 2013

U.S. Photovoltaic Manufacturing Consortium Releases CIGS PV Roadmap

The U.S. Photovoltaic Manufacturing Consortium (PVMC), an industry-led collaboration headquartered at SUNY’s College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) in New York that is designed to accelerate next-generation solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies, has released the first-ever U.S. CIGS PV Roadmap reports.

9 Jul 2013

LayTec Announce Collaboration With Meyer Burger for Photovoltaic Production Line Metrology

LayTec is proud to announce its cooperation with Meyer Burger, a global technology group specializing in systems, product equipment and services along the photovoltaic value chain including the manufacturing processes fo...

From Laytec - in-situ Monitoring Sensors for Thin-Film Applications 4 Jul 2013

Heraeus to Showcase Solar Cell Metallization Pastes at Intersolar North America 2013

The Heraeus Photovoltaics Business Unit will be attending Intersolar North America 2013 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California from July 9th through 11th, 2013, showcasing several new products during the exhibition.

4 Jul 2013

Imomec and Solliance Present CZTSe-Based Solar Cell at Intersolar Conference

At next week’s Intersolar conference in San Francisco, imomec, imec’s associated lab at the Hasselt University, and Solliance, the European R&D consortium that focuses on thin-film photovoltaic solar energy (PV), will present a CZTSe (Cu2ZnSnSe4)-based solar cell with 9.7 percent efficiency (1x1cm2, AM1.5G).

From IMEC 4 Jul 2013

Intersolar North America: S:FLEX to Launch Lightweight, Low Ballast, Flat Roof PV Solar Mounting System

S:FLEX, Inc. will publicly introduce its lightweight, low ballast, client-customized, flat roof PV Solar mounting system LEICHTmount™, at Intersolar North America on July 8th, 2013.

3 Jul 2013

NREL Announces New World Record Conversion Efficiency for Two-Junction Solar Cell

The Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Lab has announced a world record of 31.1% conversion efficiency for a two-junction solar cell under one sun of illumination.

From National Renewable Energy Laboratory 26 Jun 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

High Adhesion of Metallization Paste Plays an Important Role in PV Cell Production

Inexpensive New Method to Grow Thin Films of Indium Phosphide

New Market Forecast Report for Metals Pastes in Solar Cells

New Fabrication Process Improves Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Efficiency

U.S. Photovoltaic Manufacturing Consortium Releases CIGS PV Roadmap

LayTec Announce Collaboration With Meyer Burger for Photovoltaic Production Line Metrology

Heraeus to Showcase Solar Cell Metallization Pastes at Intersolar North America 2013

Imomec and Solliance Present CZTSe-Based Solar Cell at Intersolar Conference

Intersolar North America: S:FLEX to Launch Lightweight, Low Ballast, Flat Roof PV Solar Mounting System

NREL Announces New World Record Conversion Efficiency for Two-Junction Solar Cell

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

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

Discover Advanced Solutions for Thickness and Flaw Inspection with the OmniScan™ X4 Flaw Detector

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Analysis of Nitrogen Solubility in Soy Protein Using FT-NIR Spectroscopy

Quantifying Hydrogen Spin Isomers with Raman Spectroscopy

Revealing the Strength of Functionally Gradient Alloys Through Multiscale Characterization

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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?

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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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3Researchers Reveal Rare-Earth-Free Polymer

4New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

5A New Advance in Lithium-Ion Battery Technology

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