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MClimate Releases Maintenance-Free Wireless Thermostat

Thermostat is powered by organic indoor solar cells From Epishine and LoRaWAN.

03.17.23

Breaking News | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Photovoltaics | Product Releases

Epishine Launches Its New Epishine OneCell

The solar cells are produced with organic and non-toxic materials, using a unique roll-to-roll manufacturing technique.

03.16.23

Breaking News | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Photovoltaics

Pricer, Epishine Partner on Advanced Electronic Shelf Labels

Set the foundation for next generation sustainable light-powered electronic shelf labels using indoor solar cells.

03.15.23

Conductive Inks and Coatings | Photovoltaics

Dracula Technologies’ LAYER Technology Brings OPV to Indoor IoT

Through inkjet printing, Dracula produces organic photovoltaic modules that are powered by ambient light.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 03.14.23

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

EU Project SUNREY Seeks Sustainable Perovskite Solar Cells with Reduced Lead Content

The three-year project started on Nov. 1, 2022, and is coordinated by the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP.

03.10.23

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

First Solar, Inc. Announces 4Q, Full Year 2022 Financial Results

First Solar reported net sales of $2.6 billion and 48.3 GW DC of 2022 net bookings for 2022.

03.01.23

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Lightsource bp Places Multi-Year Order for 4 GW of First Solar Modules

Second major order for modules, to be delivered between 2026 and 2028, to power Lightsource bp projects in US.

02.28.23

Experts Opinion | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

In Ultrathin Layers, NREL Researchers Find a Path to Better Materials

Unexpected crystalline structure explains mechanism of long-used solar cell treatment and hints that further materials discoveries await.

Harrison Dreves, NREL 02.22.23

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LOPEC 2023 Opens in Munich on Feb. 28

The three-day conference and exhibition will highlight advances in printed and flexible electronics and more.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 02.14.23

Breaking News | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Personnel | Photovoltaics

Oxford PV Announces CEO Retirement, Appoints New CEO

David Ward, left, has taken over from Frank Averdung as CEO of Oxford PV.

02.13.23

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Perovskite-Based Thermochromic Windows Reduce Energy Load and Carbon Emission in Buildings

NREL calculates and fabricates perovskite-based technology with ideal transition temperatures for building energy savings.

02.10.23

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NREL Patent Activity Climbed in FY '22

Researchers recognize more eureka moments.

Wayne Hicks, NREL 02.03.23

LOPEC 2023: Here are the Highlights for Printed Electronics

From cars that change their color to sensor tapes for detecting moisture in buildings, LOPEC will have plenty to see.

02.02.23

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Angèle Reinders Named New Director of Solliance

Reinders is a professor at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e).

02.01.23

Flexible and Printed Electronics Among CES 2023 Highlights

OLEDs, sensors and OPVs that generate power from ambient light are among the technologies drawing interest at CES 2023.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 01.24.23

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Tech4Win Demonstrates Semi-Transparent Cells, PV Modules for Solar Windows

Tech4Win has achieved new proof of concept semi-transparent devices that include first oxide-based UV solar cells and IR-selective organic solar cells.

01.19.23

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First Solar Completes Sale of 141 MW Luz del Norte Power Plant to Toesca

Toesca is an independent asset manager headquartered in Las Condes, Chile.

01.16.23

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Printed Electronics Now’s Top Stories for 2022

OPV, quantum dots, RFID and NFC, CES 2023 and NextFlex awards led the headlines in 2022.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 12.22.22

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National Grid Renewables Orders 1.6 GW of First Solar Modules

Order for advanced thin film solar modules, with deliveries in 2026 and 2027, follows prior 2 GW order.

12.16.22

Breaking News | Experts Opinion | Photovoltaics

Opportunities for Emerging Thin Film Photovoltaics in 2023 and Beyond

Emerging PV applications, such as indoor energy harvesting and building integrated PV, are ideal for thin film PV.

Dr. Isabel Al-Dhahir, IDTechExTechnology Analyst 11.30.22

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Heliatek, PETA Engineering Sign Distribution Agreement

Goal is to market and install significant volumes of Heliatek's solar films in the Republic of Korea.

11.25.22

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Oxford PV Named Most Cutting-Edge Solution in Power and Energy at E&T Innovation Awards 2022

Oxford PV, a spin-out from the University of Oxford, received the accolade for its perovskite solar cell technology.

11.25.22

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Intersect Power Procures 4.9 GW for 2025-2029 Delivery from First Solar

Increases its total 2022 orders for First Solar module technology to 7.3 GW.

11.18.22

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First Solar Selects Alabama for Fourth American Manufacturing Facility

Will invest approximately $1.1 billion in 3.5 GWDC manufacturing facility in Lawrence County.

11.17.22

DuPont Reports Its 3Q 2022 Results

Third quarter net sales of $3.3 billion increased 4%, with organic sales increasing 11% versus year-ago period.

11.08.22

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Heliatek Installs Façade at Samsung’s Advanced Institute of Technology

This second project with Samsung with a total size of more than 8 kWp and almost 170 solar films is the largest OPV façade installation in Korea.

11.04.22

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First Solar to Accelerate American Thin Film PV Innovation

Plans $270 million investment in new 1.3 million square-foot dedicated R&D innovation center in Perryville, OH.

10.31.22

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Arevon Secures 2 GW Supply of Solar Modules from First Solar

Advanced thin film modules will support Arevon’s industry-leading solar portfolio.

10.28.22

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

IDTechEx Asks if Thin Film PV Is an Answer to Today's Energy Threats

Of the thin film PV technologies, cadmium telluride (CdTe) dominates.

Dr. Isabel Al-Dahir, IDTechEx Technology Analyst 10.27.22

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Swift Current Energy, First Solar in Agreement for 2 GW of Solar Modules

Multi-year order for responsibly produced thin film solar modules with 2025, 2026 deliveries.

10.27.22

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NREL Elevates Three to Prestigious Senior Research Fellow Roles

Paul Denholm, Vahan Gevorgian, and Joey Luther are named to position of senior research fellows.

10.26.22

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Increased Spacing of Solar Panels Comes with Benefits

Moving rows of solar panels farther apart can increase efficiency and improve economics in certain instances.

Wayne Hicks, NREL 10.25.22

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Heliatek Launches New Brand Positioning

Heliatek’s vision and company claim are now one and the same: INDEPENDENT. GREEN. FUTURE.

10.19.22

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JinkoSolar Sets New Record with Maximum Conversion Efficiency of 26.1%

High-efficiency N-type monocrystalline silicon solar cell sets new record with maximum conversion efficiency of 26.1%.

10.18.22

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Midsummer Reports Record Order Intake in 3Q 2022

Solar panel manufacturer prepares capital acquisition for expanded production capacity.

10.13.22

Experts Opinion | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

NIMS Reports Breakthrough Perovskite Solar Cell with Controlled Interfaces

Achieves photovoltaic power generation for more than 1,000 continuous hours at an efficiency of more than 20%.

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) 10.10.22

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Four-Terminal Perovskite-Silicon PV Tandem Devices Hit 30% Efficiency

TNO, TU Eindhoven, imec and TU Delft, partners in Solliance, announced this achievement.

09.27.22

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

Department of Energy Renews NREL's Center for Hybrid Organic-Inorganic Semiconductors for Energy

CHOISE research is revealing new pathways to control semiconducting systems for clean energy.

09.26.22

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IDTechEx: Powering Ubiquitous Electronics with Perovskite Photovoltaics

Perovskite solar cells are an exciting new thin film technology that have demonstrated remarkably high efficiencies.

Dr. Isabel Al-Dahir, IDTechEx Technology Analyst 09.23.22

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Nanotubes Illuminate the Way to Living Photovoltaics

Scientists at EPFL have gotten bacteria to spontaneously take up fluorescent carbon nanotubes for the first time.

EPFL 09.19.22

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Azure Power Signs Agreement for 600 MW of First Solar’s Modules

Azure Power signs on as launch customer for modules made in India by First Solar.

09.19.22

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Weekly Recap: Blog on Photovoltaics, Toppan and Emerson Top This Week’s Stories

These are the most viewed news on our site for the week ended Sept. 9, 2022.

09.10.22

Breaking News | Experts Opinion | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Photovoltaics | Universities

Linköping Researchers Report Major Leap for Stable High-Efficiency Perovskite Solar Cells

Improving stability is something that researchers at Linköping University, together with international collaborators, have now managed to solve.

Anders Törneholm, Linköping University Communications Officer 09.08.22

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EU Grants $2.3 Million to Epishine’s Sunrise Project

Goal is to demonstrate efficient production of innovative indoor solar cells for IoT applications.

09.07.22

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Weekly Recap: Nanosys, Blog on Photovoltaics Top This Week’s Stories

These are the most viewed news on our site for the week ended Sept. 2, 2022.

09.03.22

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

NREL-Led Breakthrough Pushes Perovskite Cell to Greater Stability, Efficiency

A unique architectural structure enabled the researchers to record a certified stabilized efficiency of 24% under 1-sun illumination.

09.02.22

Breaking News | Experts Opinion | Photovoltaics

Beyond Silicon's Limitations: The Rise of Thin Film Photovoltaics

A particularly promising opportunity is the role of thin film photovoltaics in powering IoT devices.

Dr. Isabel Al-Dhahir, IDTechEx Technology Analyst 09.01.22

Conductive Inks and Coatings | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

The Photovoltaic Market is On the Rise

The OPV market shows some signs of growth, but the rapid expansion of perovskites and the solar industry is great news for conductive ink manufacturers.

David Savastano, Editor 08.31.22

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