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Oxford PV Sets New Solar Cell World Record

The record-breaking solar cell converted 28.6% of the sun’s energy into electricity.

05.25.23

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Weekly Recap: Fraunhofer FEP, First Solar Acquisition Top This Week’s Stories

These are the most viewed news on our site for the week ended May 1, 2023.

05.20.23

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Mergers and Acquisitions | Photovoltaics

First Solar Acquires Perovskite Specialist Evolar

Strengthens global technology position in PV with addition of European leader in perovskite technology.

05.15.23

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Epishine’s Production Process Brings Further Advancements to Solar Industry

Its manufacturing process of roll-to-roll printed solar cells is driving advances.

05.09.23

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First Solar, Inc. Announces 1Q 2023 Financial Results

Report net sales of $548 million, YTD net bookings of 12.1 GWDC

04.28.23

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Leeward Renewable Energy Announces 2GW First Solar Order

Responsibly produced ultra-low carbon thin film modules to power US projects, with deliveries in 2026 and 2027.

04.27.23

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EDP Renewables Places Multi-Year Order for 1.8 GW of First Solar Modules

Advanced ultra-low carbon thin film modules to power US projects, with deliveries up to 2028.

04.03.23

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India Awards Production Linked Incentives to First Solar’s India Facility

The incentives are subject to the facility meeting product efficiency and domestic value creation thresholds.

03.31.23

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Midsummer, UCLA Collaborate on Perovskite-CIGS Tandem Solar Cells

Have demonstrated a four-terminal perovskite-CIGS tandem solar cell reaching 24.9% efficiency.

03.24.23

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

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02.24.23

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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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

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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

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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

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

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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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

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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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

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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First Solar to Invest Up to $1.2 Billion in Scaling Production of American-Made Solar by 4.4 GW

Announces plan to invest up to $1 billion in new 3.5 GWDC manufacturing facility in the US Southeast.

08.30.22

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Photonic Glasses Give Solar Panels Pleasing Colors

Colorful solar panels could make the technology more attractive.

08.17.22

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First Solar, Inc. Announces 2Q 2022 Financial Results

Reports net sales of $621 million, year-to-date net bookings of 27.1 GW DC.

08.01.22

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Intersect Power Orders 2.4 GW of First Solar’s High-Performance Modules

Intersect Power expected to be one of the largest buyers and operators of First Solar technology by 2027.

07.28.22

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First Solar Issues 2022 Sustainability Report

Reports lower greenhouse gas emissions, manufacturing energy, water and waste intensity.

07.27.22

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First Solar, Akuo in 500MW Global Supply Agreement for Advanced Thin Film Modules

Multi-year agreement would see deliveries from 2024 to 2026 for US and international projects.

07.25.22

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Solarvest Orders 93 MW of First Solar Modules for Malaysian Projects

Modules will power projects being built as part of Malaysia’s Large Scale Solar Program.

07.22.22

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Weekly Recap: STMicroelectronics and NFC, Solar Top This Week’s Stories

These are the most viewed news on our site for the week ended July 15, 2022.

07.16.22

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

EPFL, CSEM Break 30% Efficiency Barrier for Perovskite-on-Silicon Tandem Solar Cells

Halide perovskites have been identified as an ideal partner for silicon.

07.08.22

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

Low Temperature Nanoparticle Ink: Printing a New Chapter in Solar Energy

A tin oxide nanoparticle ink could help next-generation perovskite solar cells to be printed at scale.

07.08.22

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

First Solar Completes Sale of Japan Project Development Platform to PAG Real Assets

As part of the sale, the majority of First Solar project development employees in Japan have joined PAG.

07.06.22

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Epishine is Building a New Solar Cell Factory in Linköping, Sweden

Moving to a larger facility to meet international demand.

07.01.22

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Development of Large Area, Organic Solar Cell Printing Technology

Announces the development of a new polymer additive material for large-area, organic solar cell technology development.

By National Research Council of Science & Technology 06.28.22

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National Grid Renewables Orders 2 GW of First Solar Modules

Deliveries of advanced, lower carbon thin film solar modules scheduled for 2024 and 2025.

06.24.22

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Jabil Teams with SolarEdge to Advance Smart Energy Technology

Drives delivery of 50 different power inverters and optimizers each quarter while reducing production time and costs.

06.23.22

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Weekly Recap: Sharp’s Solar Cell, LG Display, Schott Top This Week’s Stories

These are the most viewed news on our site for the week ended June 17, 2022.

06.18.22

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

New Additives to Perovskite Tandem Solar Cells Boost Efficiency, Stability

Scientists From NREL, CU-Boulder, University of Toledo collaborate on improved formula.

06.16.22

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Sharp Announces Advances in Solar Cell Efficiency

Achieves world’s highest conversion efficiency of 32.65% in lightweight, flexible, practically sized solar module.

06.10.22

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First Solar’s Ohio Manufacturing Complex Achieves Top Rating in RBA Program

Earns Platinum status in leading standard for onsite compliance verification and effective, shareable audit.

06.09.22

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Fraunhofer ISE Develops the World's Most Efficient Solar Cell with 47.6% Efficiency

Using a new antireflection coating, Fraunhofer ISE researchers have successfully increased the efficiency of the best four-junction solar cell to date.

06.01.22

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