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LDK Solar, Q-Cells Enter Agreement for Existing Wafer Supply Contract

LDK Solar Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of multicrystalline solar wafers and PV products, today announced that it has reached an agreement with Q-Cells SE (Q-Cells) regarding an existing solar wafer supply contract that the two companies entered into in December of 2007.

23 Sep 2010

Solargiga Energy Enters JV Agreement to Strengthen Multicrystalline Silicon Solar Business

China's leading monocrystalline silicon solar ingots and wafers manufacturer, Solargiga Energy Holdings Limited ("Solargiga" or the "Company", HKSE Stock Code: 757, Taiwan Depositary Receipts: 915...

22 Sep 2010

LDK Solar Announces PV Research and Development Partnership with NREL

LDK Solar Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of multicrystalline solar wafers and PV products, announced today the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) for collaborative research and development activities related to silicon materials and photovoltaic devices.

20 Sep 2010

Cambridge Enterprise Announces New Company to Develop Plastic Solar Cells

Cambridge Enterprise, the University of Cambridge’s commercialisation office, and the Carbon Trust have announced the launch of Eight19 Limited, a new solar energy company which will develop and manufacture high performance, lower cost plastic solar cells for high-growth volume markets.

20 Sep 2010

Ferro Electronic Materials Unveils New Series of Contact Pastes for Solar Cells

Ferro Electronic Materials, a leading supplier of materials for fabricating photovoltaic silicon solar cells for more than 25 years, introduced a new series of silver and silver/aluminum contact pastes at the 25th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition held in Valencia, Spain, September 6–9.

18 Sep 2010

Study Shows That Energy Payback Time is Lower for Organic Solar Cells

Solar energy could be a central alternative to petroleum-based energy production. However, current solar-cell technology often does not produce the same energy yield and is more expensive to mass-produce. In addition,...

18 Sep 2010

New Hot Melt Adhesive from H.B. Fuller Passes IEC 61646 Standard Tests

H.B. Fuller Company, a leading global adhesives provider, has leveraged its extensive formulating expertise and market knowledge to develop its new patent pending (material and process) PV-RH275 back rail adhesive for solar module manufacturing.

17 Sep 2010

New Energy Technologies Demonstrates SolarWindow Coating Technology at USF

New Energy Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: NENE) debuts its SolarWindow™ technology today during a demonstration at the University of South Florida (USF). This first-of-its-kind, spray-on technology is capable of tra...

17 Sep 2010

Applied Nanotech Wins SBIR Grant for Manufacturing Printable Ink Materials

Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:APNT) announced that it has been awarded a Phase III SBIR grant, in the amount of $1.6 million, from the US Department of Energy to establish a pilot production facility to manufact...

17 Sep 2010

Solar Novus Article Features BioSolar’s Technology for Producing Bio-Based Materials

BioSolar, Inc., developer of a breakthrough technology to produce bio-based materials from renewable plant sources that reduce the cost of photovoltaic (PV) solar modules, was featured in an August 31 Solar Novus article.

16 Sep 2010

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

LDK Solar, Q-Cells Enter Agreement for Existing Wafer Supply Contract

Solargiga Energy Enters JV Agreement to Strengthen Multicrystalline Silicon Solar Business

LDK Solar Announces PV Research and Development Partnership with NREL

Cambridge Enterprise Announces New Company to Develop Plastic Solar Cells

Ferro Electronic Materials Unveils New Series of Contact Pastes for Solar Cells

Study Shows That Energy Payback Time is Lower for Organic Solar Cells

New Hot Melt Adhesive from H.B. Fuller Passes IEC 61646 Standard Tests

New Energy Technologies Demonstrates SolarWindow Coating Technology at USF

Applied Nanotech Wins SBIR Grant for Manufacturing Printable Ink Materials

Solar Novus Article Features BioSolar’s Technology for Producing Bio-Based Materials

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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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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