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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Future Is Bright for NREL's High-Flux Solar Furnace

The furnace can deliver the heat of 2,500 suns to melt a hole through solid steel in less than a minute.

Caitlin Dorsey, NREL 12.30.20

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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

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ARMOR Solar Power Films Wins German Sustainability Award

The German Sustainability Award honors the best contributors in the fields of climate, resources, biodiversity and society.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.08.20

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Midsummer, Imperalum Providinging Solar Integrated Roofs to Spanish, Portuguese Customers

Imperalum will also install the Midsummer SLIM solar panel on its facility in Montijo, Portugal.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.08.20

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Method for Replacing Degraded Perovskite in Solar Cells Making Them Recyclable

A team of researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem developed a technique for producing recyclable perovskite used in solar cells.

Bob Yirka, Phys.org 12.01.20

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Frost & Sullivan: Perovskite Solar Cells Set to Revolutionize Solar Sector

Perovskite-based solar cell technologies have gained attention due to their low manufacturing costs and higher operational output and efficiency.

Frost & Sullivan 11.27.20

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SolarWindow First: Electricity-Generating Flexible Glass Using High-Speed Manufacturing Process

Flexible sheets of SolarWindow electricity-generating glass generate power from sunlight and indoor artificial light.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.23.20

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First Solar, Inc. Announces 3Q 2020 Financial Results

Net sales for the third quarter were $928 million, an increase of $285 million from the prior quarter.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 11.02.20

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Vistra Corp. Selects First Solar PV Modules for Texas Projects

First Solar will supply 869 megawatts (MW)DC of Series 6 modules to power five utility-scale solar projects.

Printed Electronics Now staff 10.22.20

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First Solar Series 6 is World’s 1st EPEAT-Rated PV Module

To be included in the launch of the EPEAT Photovoltaic and Inverters product category.

Printed Electronics Now staff 10.14.20

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ARMOR Solar Power Films Among 9 Finalists for German Sustainability Award

The 13th German Sustainability Award will be presented in Düsseldorf on Dec. 4, 2020.

Printed Electronics Now staff 10.13.20

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ORNL: Blocking Vibrations that Remove Heat Could Boost Efficiency of Next-Gen Solar Cells

The discovery could improve novel hot-carrier solar cells.

Printed Electronics Now staff 10.06.20

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SolarWindow Expands U.S. Operations to Asia, Strengthens Management Team

Harmel S. Rayat relinquished his position as director and chairman of the Board. He is succeeded by Jay S. Bhogal, CEO and president of SolarWindow.

Printed Electronics Now staff 10.06.20

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JP Energie Environnement Selects Lowest Carbon First Solar Modules for Labarde Project

59MWDC facility is built on disused landfill and is the largest urban photovoltaic power plant in Europe.

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.28.20

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Global Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Market to Grow at 12.4% CAGR Between 2020-27: Grand View Research

Was valued at $90.5 million in 2019.

Grand View Research 09.25.20

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U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory Invests in NREL Solar Cell Project

Technique designed to bring spacefaring solar technology down to Earth.

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.10.20

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New Understanding of Electrolyte Additives Will Improve Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

Laptops and mobile phones, among other devices, could be charged or powered indoors, away from direct sunlight using dye-sensitized solar cells.

ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science 09.03.20

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Watch Video of Largest Ever SolarWindow Generating Electricity

Nine-square-foot SolarWindow was created using the company’s patented LiquidElectricity coatings.

Printed Electronics Now staff 08.27.20

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Largest Ever SolarWindow Generating Electricity

Created using the company’s patented LiquidElectricity coatings.

Videos SolarWindow

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First Solar Power Plant in Chile is World’s First to Deliver Grid Services

The facility, located in Copiapó, Chile, is now being used by the ISO to manage the frequency of the country’s electricity system.

Printed Electronics Now staff 08.20.20

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Solliance Conducts Nanoscale Research on Kilometer Scale Solar Panels

Scientists at TNO Energy Transition and Solliance Solar Research have developed a technique to find out why solar panels yield less over time.

Printed Electronics Now staff 08.20.20

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First Solar Announces 2Q 2020 Financial Results

Reports net sales of $642 million, an increase of $110 million from the prior quarter, primarily due to the sale of the American Kings project.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 08.12.20

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First Solar Selling North American O&M Biz to NovaSource

Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Printed Electronics Now staff 08.07.20

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First Solar Commits to Powering 100% of Global Operations with Renewable Energy by 2028

Solar company joins RE100, pledges to power U.S. operations with renewable energy by 2026.

Printed Electronics Now staff 08.06.20

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JinkoSolar Large-Area N-Type Monocrystalline Silicon Solar Cell Hits Record High 24.79% Efficiency

This result was independently confirmed by the Institute for Solar Energy Research in Hamelin (ISFH), Germany.

Printed Electronics Now staff 08.06.20

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Meyer Burger Secures New Locations for Solar Cell, Solar Module Production

Creditors' meeting of Solarworld Industries GmbH approved sale of the buildings at Solarworld's former production site in Freiberg (Saxony) for €12 million.

Printed Electronics Now staff 08.04.20

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