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New Pathway Emerges To Improve Polycrystalline Thin-Film Solar Cell Performance

Curiosity, observation provide insights for next generation of thin-film solar cells.

06.10.21

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics | Sensors and Wearables | Suppliers News

Sustainability and Flexible and Printed Electronics

As the industry makes inroads, the questions of sustainability and recyclability are drawing attention.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 06.09.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Triple QSE Certification for ARMOR India

Earned ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 45001 (Safety) and ISO 14001 (Environment) certifications.

06.09.21

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JinkoSolar Large-Area N-Type Monocrystalline Silicon Solar Cell Reaches 25.25%

Sets a new world record for large-size contact-passivated solar cells.

06.04.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

NREL Inventiveness Sets New Record for Patent Activity

NREL filed 188 patent applications in FY20, up from 124 the year before.

Wayne Hicks, NREL 06.03.21

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

First Solar Joins Responsible Business Alliance

It is the first of the world’s 10 largest photovoltaic (PV) solar manufacturers to join the RBA.

05.25.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Armor Creating Subsidiaries for 3 Activities

Additive manufacturing, development of current collectors for batteries, and innovative and sustainable printing, inks and consumables services.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 05.14.21

Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

NREL, Its Employees Come Through for Their Communities

Breaks previous records for donations, pledging $616,000 to support local charities.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 05.12.21

DuPont Reports 1Q 2021 Results

Net sales were $4.0 billion in 1Q 2021, up 8%, with organic sales up 7% versus the year-ago period.

David Savastano, Editor 05.07.21

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

First Solar Announces 1Q 2021 Financial Results

Company reports net sales of $803 million, as nameplate manufacturing capacity increased to 7.9 GW DC.

David Savastano, Editor 05.03.21

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Scientists at NREL Report New Synapse-Like Phototransistor

Such devices could eventually help computers process visual information more like the human brain and be used as sensors in things like self-driving vehicles.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 04.29.21

CTA Announces Return to Las Vegas for CES 2022

CES will convene the tech industry in person and digitally.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 04.28.21

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

Tandem Breakthrough by Solliance Partners

TNO, imec/EnergyVille and the Eindhoven University of Technology, realized an 18.6% efficient highly near-infrared transparent perovskite solar cell.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 04.26.21

Breaking News | Personnel | Photovoltaics

Sergio Pombo Joins SolarWindow

Pombo is co-founder of Berkana Private Equity, LLC and a member of the Center for Study of the US Presidency and Congress.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 04.26.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

European Commission's Innovation Radar Acknowledges 3 ARMOR Innovations

Innovations developed in the OLEDSOLAR project funded by the European Commission as part of the Horizon 2020 framework program.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 04.16.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

First Solar Series 6 CuRe Has Industry’s Lowest Warranted Degradation Rate

Offers 0.2% annual warranted degradation rate; up to 60% lower than conventional c-Si products.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 04.14.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

NREL: 10 Teams Emerge Victorious in Round 4 of American-Made Solar Prize

Finalists set for last contest in Round 4 of the Solar Competition.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 04.13.21

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

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

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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