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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

Alta’s Solar Material Retains High Efficiency in Real-World Conditions

The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Alta Devices have jointly demonstrated that Alta’s solar material retains its high efficiency in real-world conditions, particularly on hot days.

From National Renewable Energy Laboratory 24 Jun 2013

SEMI Approves Two Standards Submitted by Trina Solar

Trina Solar Limited ("Trina Solar" or "the Company"), a global leader in photovoltaic (PV) modules, solutions and services, today announced that Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International ("SEMI") has approved two standards submitted by Trina Solar - the "Specification for Packaging Protection Technology for PV Modules" (SEMI PV44-0513) and the "Test Method for the Content of Vinyl Acetate (VA) in Ethylene-vinyl Acetate (EVA) Applied in PV Modules Using Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA)" (SEMI PV45-0513). Trina Solar is the first PV company in China to lead the establishment of an international SEMI standard.

15 Jun 2013

Yingli's PV Modules Pass SGS Blowing Sand Test for Endurance Testing

Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited ("Yingli Green Energy" or the "Company"), the world's largest vertically integrated photovoltaic ("PV") manufacturer, which markets its products under the brand "Yingli Solar," today announced that the Company's PV modules have passed the Blowing Sand Test ("the Test") conducted in SGS's Solar Test House, demonstrating that the Company's PV modules can keep an outstanding performance even in harsh conditions such as in the desert.

10 Jun 2013

Comprehensive Report on Solar Tracker Market

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Solar Trackers - Global Market Size, Average Price, Competitive Landscape and Key Country Analysis to 2020

From Report Linker 28 May 2013

ABB to Commence Production of Central Photovoltaic Inverters in South Africa

ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, plans to start production of central inverters in South Africa to support the rapidly growing local photovoltaic (PV) market and local content requirements.

24 May 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

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

Alta’s Solar Material Retains High Efficiency in Real-World Conditions

SEMI Approves Two Standards Submitted by Trina Solar

Yingli's PV Modules Pass SGS Blowing Sand Test for Endurance Testing

Comprehensive Report on Solar Tracker Market

ABB to Commence Production of Central Photovoltaic Inverters in South Africa

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

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Comprehensive Guide: Checkweighing

Characterizing Hyaluronic Acid with Online Multi-Angle Light Scattering

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 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

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