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The 2021 Conductive Ink Market

The conductive ink industry is growing with new applications on the horizon, but there are improvements that would help the market grow.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 04.07.21

Breaking News | Experts Opinion | Photovoltaics

NREL Scientists Studying Solar Try Solving Dusty Problem

Ongoing research at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory into the problem of PV “soiling” continues to work toward possible solutions.

Wayne Hicks, NREL 04.02.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Solliance Developing Quadruple Tandem Modules for Local Brewery

The reopening of the Abbey will be celebrated with a special edition of the La Trappe Quadruple beer “Quadruple du Sol."

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 04.02.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Epishine, Optiqo Optimizing Optiqo's QlvrBox

New version of QlvrBox is developed using Epishine's light energy harvesting solution, and is thus powered by ordinary indoor lighting.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 04.01.21

Breaking News | Mergers and Acquisitions | Photovoltaics

First Solar Completes Sale of North American O&M Business to NovaSource

On closing of the transaction, approximately 270 First Solar O&M associates joined NovaSource.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 04.01.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

imec: Decade of R&D Establishes Europe in Thin-film PV

An overview of imec’s contributions to a decade of thin-film-PV research and how this fits in the bigger picture.

Tom Aernouts and Jef Poortmans, R&D Manager of Thin-Film PV, imec and imec Fellow and the Program Director of the Energy activities of imec 03.31.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Suppliers News

Heliatek Awarded ISO 9001:2015 Certification by TÜV SÜD

The certification covers both locations Dresden and Ulm.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 03.31.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

SolarWindow Doubles Power Conversion Efficiency

Also said it achieved the highest independently-certified power conversion efficiency of previous organic photovoltaic devices fabricated at NREL.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 03.30.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

NREL: Giving Kids Building Blocks to Envision Solar Future

As part of the InSPIRE Project, NREL Senior Analyst helped dream up a creative way to educate about energy, water, and food.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 03.29.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

NREL: Analysis Points to No-Regrets Pathways to Meet LA’s Clean Energy Goals

Achievable with the rapid deployment of wind, solar, storage, and other renewable energy technologies, according to NREL.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 03.29.21

Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

Epishine Lights the Way for Indoor Printed Organic Solar Cells

Company has commercialized its flexible light energy harvesting modules for indoor sensors, small displays and more.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 03.24.21

Breaking News | Personnel | Photovoltaics

First Solar Appoints Kathryn A. Hollister to Board of Directors

Hollister will serve on First Solar’s audit and compensation committees.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 03.22.21

Breaking News | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

NREL: New Perovskite Design Shows Path to Higher Efficiency

The current record for a perovskite solar cell is 25.2%, accomplished with the traditional architecture.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 03.18.21

Breaking News | Personnel | Photovoltaics

Midsummer Announces New Hires

Appointed a PR manager and 5 employees in the Solar Panels business area.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 03.15.21

Breaking News | Personnel | Photovoltaics

SolarWindow Promotes John Rhee to President

Rhee additionally continues to serve as president of the company’s Asian subsidiary.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 03.11.21

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics | Printed Batteries

Ynvisible, Evonik, Epishine Showcase Self-Powered Smart Signage Solution

Joint technology demonstrator showcases new solutions for retail, supply-chain and in-home devices.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 03.09.21

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics | Printed Batteries

Ynvisible, Evonik and Epishine Showcase a Self-Powered Smart Signage Solution

Joint technology demonstrator showcases new solutions for retail, supply-chain and in-home devices.

Videos Ynvisible

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Heliatek Launches Revamped Website

"Our new website simply reflects much better what we do, for whom we do it and who we are," the company said.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 03.04.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Intersect Power Orders up to 2.4 GW of First Solar Series 6

High-performance modules to power seven US utility-scale projects.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 03.03.21

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

First Solar, Inc. Announces 4Q, Full Year 2020 Financial Results

Company reports net sales of $2.7 billion for 2020, and $0.6 billion for the fourth quarter.

David Savastano, Editor 02.26.21

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

SolarWindow Responds to 'Short-And-Distort' Campaign

CEO: “We will not be bullied. We will protect our stockholders.”

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 02.24.21

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics | Sensors and Wearables

Printed, Hybrid, In-Mold Electronics: Innovation, Market Trends

Topics include flexible hybrid electronics, precision additive and R2R printing, printed and R2R photovoltaics, and hybrid CMOS SWIR sensors.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 02.23.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

SolarWindow Achieves 12-Fold Increase in Rapid Prototyping of Electricity-Generating Glass, Plastics

Reported a 500% increase in prototyping and testing speed; a 12-fold increase in testing capacity and output; and a 20-times reduction in material costs.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 02.18.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Midsummer Delivers DUO Machine to Russia

This is the first machine delivered under the Midsummer-Rusnano framework agreement.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 02.15.21

LOPEC Conference: Printed Electronics for Insiders, Newcomers

Digital meeting point for users, manufacturers and researchers in the field of printed electronics. Approx. 180 live presentations by speakers.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 02.11.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

NREL: New Design Strategy Pushes Organic Photovoltaics Past 18% Efficiency

Holistic strategy optimizes electronic structure and morphology, opening a new route to higher-efficiency organic photovoltaic devices.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 02.11.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Solliance: World Record Efficiency of 26.5% on Tandem Solar Cell

Based on a flexible CIGS solar cell.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 02.11.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Universities

New EU Project Will Make Your Windows Generate Solar Energy

The goal is to build a 100cm2 demonstration of the unique concept that is based on the tandem solar cells.

Sune Holst, University of Southern Denmark 02.05.21

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics

Epishine Launches 'Light Cell'

Thin, flexible organic solar cell can be integrated into sensors, consumer electronics and other low power devices to reduce or eliminate the need for batteries.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 02.02.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

SolarWindow Director John Rhee Delivering Keynote Address at Conference

At the Dartmouth College Tuck School of Business Private Equity and Venture Capital Conference Panel on Climate Tech and Sustainability.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 01.29.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Midsummer Signs Cooperation Agreement in Spanish Market

This is Midsummer’s third major cooperation agreement signed on the Iberian Peninsula.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 01.27.21

Breaking News | Mergers and Acquisitions | Photovoltaics

First Solar Signs Definitive Agreement to Sell US Development Platform to Leeward

Acquisition comprises 1.8 GWDC of First Solar modules, of which 744 MWDC represent new bookings.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 01.27.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

IHSMarkit Reports Top Clean-Tech Trends for 2021

Solar surges by 30%, 10 GW milestone for offshore wind among highlights.

David Savastano, Editor 01.22.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Solar Prize Marks Milestone with Round 3 Winner, Round 4 Semifinalist Announcements

US Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Daniel R. Simmons announced Maxout Renewables and Wattch Inc. as the winners.

Printed Electronics Now staff 01.12.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

SETO Awards NREL to Pursue National Solutions in Solar Integration

With funds awarded from the Department of Energy's Solar Energy Technologies Office, NREL will pursue projects designed to advance integration of solar energy.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 01.06.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

ARMOR Publishes Its 10th Annual CSR Report

Socially responsible innovation is seen as their business model.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 01.05.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Meyer Burger Receiving Up to €22.5 Million in Public Funding

Building environmentally friendly solar cell production.

Printed Electronics Now staff 01.04.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Midsummer Appoints Nominating Committee

For the company's June 4, 2021, AGM.

Printed Electronics Now staff 01.01.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Tri-Lab Initiative Leads Innovation in Novel Hybrid Energy Systems

Novel concepts to simultaneously leverage diverse energy generators – including renewable, nuclear, and fossil with carbon capture – to provide power, heat.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.24.20

Breaking News | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Photovoltaics

Oxford PV Hits New World Record for Solar Cell

Oxford PV produced cell independently proven to convert 29.52% of solar energy into electricity.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.22.20

Printed Electronics Now’s Top Stories for 2020

COVID-19 dominated the headlines in 2020.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 12.21.20

Breaking News | Personnel | Photovoltaics

New Sales Focus to Midsummer’s Management Team

Christoffer Löfquist, business area manager solar panels, added to the company’s management team.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.11.20

Breaking News | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Photovoltaics

NREL Research Takes Safety Issues into Account for Perovskite Production

Newly published research points to the safest choices for solvents needed to make perovskite solar cells.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.11.20

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Meyer Burger Reaches Agreement with Photovoltaic Manufacturer EcoSolifer

Drew a line under a 2015 project, which included delivery of an earlier generation heterojunction cell line for the manufacturing plant in Csorna, Hungary.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.10.20

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Midsummer Applies for Establishment Support from Invitalia

The finished plant will make Midsummer the largest producer of CIGS solar panels in Europe.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.09.20

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

imec: Critical Failure Modes in Bifacial Photovoltaics Technology

Potential-induced degradation is one of the most critical failure modes in (bifacial) photovoltaic systems.

Eszter Voroshazi, Michaël Daenen, Group leader of the PV module and system activities at imec and Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology at Hasselt University 12.09.20

Breaking News | Photovoltaics