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Printed Electronics Now’s International Suppliers’ Directory

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.04.20

Printed Electronics Now’s International Suppliers’ Directory

David Savastano 11.12.19

Conductive Ink Conference Highlights Latest Trends

Sun Chemical, DuPont, Tekscan, Brewer Science and SEMI are among the presenters detailing the future of flexible and printed electronics and conductive inks.

David Savastano 11.12.19

Conference Gives Glimpse into Future of Printed Electronics, Conductive Inks

Smart packaging, displays, RFID and more are covered in inaugural Electronic and Conductive Ink Conference.

David Savastano 11.09.18

The Present and Future of Flexible, Hybrid and Printed Electronics

David Savastano 03.09.18

The Conductive Ink and Materials Market

Estimated at $2 billion in annual sales, conductive inks and materials are critical to flexible and printed electronics.

David Savastano 03.09.18

Printed Electronics Now’s International Suppliers’ Directory

David Savastano 11.10.17

The Conductive Ink Market

The flexible and printed electronics market is gaining traction in areas such as smart packaging and wearables.

David Savastano 03.23.17

Printed Electronics Now’s Suppliers’ Directory

The Suppliers Directory offers comprehensive industry information, from products and materials to equipment and services.

11.14.16

Research Institutions in Flexible and Printed Electronics

Researchers are developing new capabilities, which are leading to new applications.

David Savastano 11.14.16

Displays and Lighting | Photovoltaics | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Quantum Dots are Impacting the Market

Quantum dots are making significant headway in the display field and finding opportunities in new businesses.

David Savastano 03.31.16

The Conductive Ink Market

As products reach commercialization, the $2.3 billion conductive ink market is poised to grow further.

David Savastano 03.31.16

Printed Electronics Now’s Suppliers’ Directory

Staff 11.09.15

Conductive Inks Drive Growth in Flexible and Printed Electronics

Estimated at more than $2 billion in annual sales, the conductive ink market is one of the success stories in the field.

Dave Savastano 03.09.15

Intriguing New Opportunities as PE Reaches the Marketplace

Leaders from throughout the flexible and printed electronics field report on some of the interesting products.

Dave Savastano 03.09.15

New Equipment Advances are Helping to Drive Growth in PE

Manufacturers are seeing opportunities in numerous end use markets.

Dave Savastano 03.09.15

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics

OPV Market is Beginning to See Gains

While OPV manufacturers are heading toward commercialization, researchers are developing new approaches that offer promise.

David Savastano 11.07.14

Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Developing New Ways to Produce PE Systems

Research institutes are discovering new ways to manufacture flexible and printed electronics systems in their labs.

David Savastano 11.07.14

Printed Electronics Finds Commercial Success

New applications are emerging in a wide range of fields, including sensors, automotive parts and displays

David Savastano 11.07.14

Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics | Touch Screens

The Conductive Ink Market

The printed electronics market is making gains as new applications emerge, and conductive ink manufacturers are seeing more opportunities.

David Savastano 11.07.14

Equipment Advances Help Drive Growth of Printed Electronics

A wide range of equipment manufacturers are bringing their latest innovations to the PE marketplace.

David Savastano 11.07.14

Designing the PE Equipment of the Future

Equipment suppliers are designing new systems to meet the needs of flexible and printed electronics manufacturers.

David Savastano 11.07.14

Conductive Inks and Coatings | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Photovoltaics

The Possibilities of Graphene in Printed Electronics

Graphene offers many of the properties sought by PE manufacturers, including superior flexibility, conductivity and opacity.

David Savastano 11.07.14

Electronic Materials | Photovoltaics

The Growing Market for Solar Cells

Printing is playing a key role in the development of low-cost flexible thin-film solar cells, and ink companies are creating novel new technologies for this fast-growing market.

David Savastano 01.07.09

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

President Biden Makes Historic Visit to NREL's Flatirons Campus

Energy Secretary Granholm, Colorado Governor Polis join the president on tour of cutting-edge renewable energy research.

Sean Marchant 09.16.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

The Future of Agriculture Combined With Renewable Energy Finds Success at Jack’s Solar Garden

The garden generates enough power for more than 300 homes from 3,276 solar panels.

09.14.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

NREL Launches Nonprofit Foundation to Fund Research, Scholarships

As donors contribute to the foundation, money will be aggregated and earmarked to fund specific research projects at NREL.

09.07.21

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

Heliatek Heads to Big 5 Solar

Heliatek will present its innovative organic solar film HeliaSol.

09.07.21

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

Saule Technologies Launches First Installation of Perovskite Solar Modules

Sun breakers with perovskite solar cells were installed on the Aliplast factory facade in Lublin, Poland.

08.26.21

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics

Epishine Signs Distribution Agreement with Farnell

Will enable light energy harvesting within electronic design.

08.24.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Combining Perovskite with Silicon, Solar Cells Convert More Energy From Sun

Tandem solar cells with world-record efficiency of 29.52% could help rapidly scale up solar energy.

08.19.21

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

First Solar Breaks Ground on $680 Million, 3.3 GW Ohio Manufacturing Facility

Lake Township facility expected to expand First Solar’s US manufacturing footprint to 6 GW, create more than 700 new permanent jobs and 500 construction jobs.

08.17.21

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

First Solar Commits to Science-Based Emissions Targets, Net Zero Emissions by 2050

Action aligns emissions reduction targets with levels needed for global transition to net-zero economy.

08.13.21

DuPont Reports 2Q 2021 Results

2Q21 net sales were $4.1 billion, up 26%; organic sales are up 23% versus the year-ago period.

08.03.21

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

First Solar, Inc. Announces 2Q 2021 Financial Results

Reports net sales of $629 million, with operating income of $110 million.

08.03.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

NREL Methods Assist Maui in Approaching 100% Renewable Operations

New capabilities demonstrate how renewables can stabilize and support the power grid.

08.03.21

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

First Solar Intends to Add 3.3 GW Facility in India

New $684 million facility is expected to commence operations in 2023.

07.30.21

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

Oxford PV Completes Build-out of its Brandenburg Factory

Oxford PV expects the line to start full production in 2022.

07.26.21

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

NREL Elevates Joseph Berry and Ingrid Repins to Prestigious Senior Research Fellow Roles

Of the nearly 3,000 people who work at NREL, only 14 are current senior research fellows.

07.21.21

Breaking News | Personnel | Photovoltaics

First Solar Appoints Anita Marangoly George to Board of Directors

George has held various positions at la Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec (CDPQ).

07.20.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

CdTe PV Accelerator Consortium Solicitation Aims To Enhance US Competitiveness

The $20 million solicitation seeks to formalize leadership of a consortium consisting of leading companies and research institutes.

07.15.21

DuPont, Chemours, Corteva Reach Natural Resources Restoration Agreement with Delaware

The companies will agree to pay $50 million for environmental restoration, improvement and other natural resource needs.

07.15.21

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

First Solar Invests $11 Million in Underserved American Communities

Partners with LISC and Hope Credit Union to help power sustainable, inclusive economic change.

07.08.21

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

Epishine Signs Agreement with Computer Controls to Strengthen Presence in More Countries

CCAG now offers an efficient and flexible alternative to companies that research and produce in the field of sustainable battery management.

06.29.21

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

TCF Awards NREL $5 Million To Bring Tech to Market

The fund is matched with another $5.1 million of non-federal funds provided by industry partners.

06.29.21

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Personnel | Photovoltaics

Dr. In Jae Chung Display Joins SolarWindow to Lead Business Expansion

Dr. Chung is the former CEO of LG Fuel Cells and CTO of LG Display.

06.28.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Suppliers News

Epishine Receives €8 Million Financing

AxSol becomes largest individual shareholder.

06.24.21

Breaking News | Personnel | Photovoltaics | Suppliers News

ARMOR Solar Power Welcomes New European Leadership Team

Dr. Ralph Paetzold will lead a multidisciplinary European team at ARMOR solar power films.

06.24.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions | Universities

NREL Announces Plans to Collaborate with Georgia Institute of Technology

Energy-related research topics are becoming more complex.

06.18.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

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

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Triple QSE Certification for ARMOR India

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

06.09.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Suppliers News

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 | 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.

05.14.21

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.

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.

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.

04.29.21

CTA Announces Return to Las Vegas for CES 2022

CES will convene the tech industry in person and digitally.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

04.13.21

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.

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.

04.01.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Suppliers News

Heliatek Awarded ISO 9001:2015 Certification by TÜV SÜD

The certification covers both locations Dresden and Ulm.

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.

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.

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.

03.29.21

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.

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.

03.18.21

Breaking News | Personnel | Photovoltaics

Midsummer Announces New Hires

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

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.

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.

03.09.21

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

02.18.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Midsummer Delivers DUO Machine to Russia

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

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.

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.

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.

02.11.21

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.

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.

01.29.21

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.

01.27.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Midsummer Signs Cooperation Agreement in Spanish Market

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

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.

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 | 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

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 | 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 | 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 12.09.20

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

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

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

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

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Wells Fargo Invests $20 Million to Extend IN2 Incubator Program Through 2024

Innovation Incubator expands technology focuses, number of start-up companies.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.03.20

Breaking News | Personnel | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Scientific Organization AAAS Names NREL’s Green a Fellow

Johney Green is the 10th person from NREL to be named a Fellow by AAAS.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.01.20

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

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

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Oxford PV Awarded €8.8 million from German Regional Government

Oxford PV is investing €44 million in the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Brandenburg an der Havel.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.26.20

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

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

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Photovoltaics

Merck KGaA Presents New Sustainability Strategy

The company is setting itself three clear goals in the areas of science & technology, value chain and climate & environment.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.16.20

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

Smart Glass Technologies, Intelligent Switching Protocols Important Energy Saving Potential

Can reduce the primary energy use of extensively glazed buildings by up to 70%.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.12.20

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Photovoltaics | Sensors and Wearables

Merck KGaA Building Electronics Technology Center in China

Electronics Technology Center will focus on semiconductor and OLED materials.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.10.20

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Personnel | Photovoltaics

Moritz Borgmann Appointed Managing Director of Meyer Burger GmbH

Newly founded entity will manufacture the highly efficient heterojunction solar cells and SmartWire solar modules.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.06.20

LOPEC 2021 Goes Virtual

The event period (March 23–25, 2021) remains unchanged, but the event moves online.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.03.20

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

First Heliatek OPV Project in Japan at Ritsumeikan University Bus Stop

HeliaSol (prototype) solar films were glued on flat and round shaped metal substructures, which were then mounted on the rooftop of the bus stop.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.02.20

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

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

DuPont Reports 3Q 2020 Results

Notes 3Q20 net sales of $5.1 billion are down 6%; $1.1 billion free cash flow in the quarter.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 10.30.20

Breaking News | Personnel | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

NREL Forms New Research Center, Names Jennifer Kurtz as Leader

The new center, known as ECaSS, combines five groups within NREL’s Mechanical and Thermal Engineering Sciences (MTES) directorate.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 10.27.20

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Meyer Burger, CSEM Extend Collaboration

For the joint development of novel solar cells and modules.

Printed Electronics Now staff 10.27.20

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

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

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

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

Breaking News | Personnel | Photovoltaics

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

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

R&D 100 Awards Honor Six NREL Innovations

Including this year’s winners, NREL has received 69 R&D 100 awards since 1982.

Printed Electronics Now staff 10.05.20

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

NREL: Untapped Potential Exists for Blending Hydropower, Floating PV

Adding floating solar panels to water with hydropower stations could produce as much as 7.6 terawatts of potential power a year from solar PV systems alone.

Printed Electronics Now staff 10.02.20

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Personnel | Photovoltaics

Jürgen Schiffer Appointed Meyer Burger CFO

Responsibilities include transforming the existing structures and aligning reporting with Meyer Burger's new business model.

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.28.20

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

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

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Reports

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

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

USAID, NREL Offer Solutions to Accelerate Distributed Photovoltaic Market Growth in India

There is a "tremendous opportunity" for India's leaders to create supportive standards, regulatory frameworks to enable DPV deployment, meet 2022 targets.

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.18.20

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Fraunhofer FEP Hosting Workshop on Energy Efficient Technologies for Building Envelopes

Workshop is being offered in-person – 'We prepared a security concept,' to ensure safe participation, Fraunhofer said – and virtually.

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.17.20

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

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

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

Oxford PV Co-founder Wins Europe’s Most Prestigious Photovoltaics Award

Prof. Henry Snaith receives the Becquerel Prize for his ground-breaking work on perovskite solar cells

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.08.20

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

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

Breaking News | Mergers and Acquisitions | Photovoltaics

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

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

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

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

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

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

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

Breaking News | Personnel | Photovoltaics

First Solar Chief Operating Officer Tymen deJong Retiring

Company also announced senior leadership changes.

Printed Electronics Now staff 08.03.20

DuPont Reports 2Q 2020 Results

Operating cash flow was $802 million, with $564 million free cash flow in the quarter.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 07.31.20

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Photovoltaics

Merck KGaA Performance Materials Launches €100,000 Community Involvement Initiative

€100,000 fund will support four social projects that help communities around the world

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.29.20

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Goldman Sachs Renewable Power LLC Acquires 123MW Project from First Solar

American Kings Solar project backed by 15-year PPA with a California utility.

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.27.20

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics

DuPont Publishes 2020 Sustainability Report

Inaugural report details progress to meet company’s 2030 Sustainability Goals.

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.24.20

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

NREL Helps Found Consortium to Boost Solar Perovskite Commercialization

Founding organizers NREL, Washington Clean Energy Testbeds, UNC-Chapel Hill, University of Toledo will form the executive board overseeing project delivery.

04.30.20

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Solar Impulse Foundation Labels Heliatek's HeliaSol 1 of 1,000 Efficient Solutions

Received the label in the category Affordable and Clean Energy.

04.30.20

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

High-Efficiency Indoor Perovskite Photovoltaics on Ultra-Thin Glass

Indoor photovoltaic power sources, on ultra-thin curvable substrates, will have the potential to facilitate sensors, electronics and more.

04.30.20

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Armor Industrializes Free-form Photovoltaics

ARMOR said it can produce one million square meters of its photovoltaic film annually, now including free form modules.

Armor 04.27.20

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Saule Gets €4.35 Million Grant to Mass-produce Flexible PV Solar Modules for IoT Applications

Number of connected appliances that fall into the category of IoT expected to reach 22 billion by 2025.

Saule Technologies 04.23.20

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

50th Anniversary of Earth Day Puts NREL Research in Focus

Transition to clean energy future at heart of NREL technologies, in alignment with Earth Day network’s mission.

Josh Rasmussen 04.22.20

DuPont Provides Update on Current Business Conditions

Expects strong first quarter results; implementing initiatives to address significant uncertainty in select end-markets.

04.21.20

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

First Solar Signs Solar, Storage PPAs with MBCP, SVCE

Community Choice Aggregators secure electricity from First Solar-developed Rabbitbrush Solar for 15 years.

04.21.20

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

European Research Institutes, Industry Partners Developing High-performance Solar Panels

HighLite project aims to substantially improve competitiveness of EU PV manufacturing industry by demonstrating new production solutions on pilot-line-level.

04.21.20

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

NREL Six-Junction Solar Cell Sets Two World Records for Efficiency

The six-junction solar cell now holds the world record for the highest solar conversion efficiency at 47.1%.

Wayne Hicks 04.13.20

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Heliatek Wins OE-A Competition 2020

Winner in the “Best Publicly Funded Project Demonstrator” category.

04.07.20

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

OE-A Competition 2020 Winners Announced

Competition promotes further development of flexible electronics.

03.31.20

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

NREL: Research into Perovskite-silicon Tandem Cells Shows New Path to Take

Researchers, partners validated the potential of using a combination of perovskite and silicon to create solar cells that are more than 30% efficient.

03.27.20

Breaking News | Financial News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Meyer Burger Posts Fiscal Year 2019 Results

Announces changes in the management team.

03.24.20

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Longroad Acquirer of Four California Projects from First Solar

First Solar had previously disclosed the transaction without identifying the acquirer.

03.03.20

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Panasonic Winding Down U.S. Manufacturing of Solar Cells, Modules in Buffalo, NY

Panasonic and Tesla will continue partnership at Gigafactory Nevada in Reno, NV; Panasonic to continue selling solar panels through U.S. distribution network.

02.27.20

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Heliatek Enters Into Strategic Partnership Agreement with PETA Engineering

PETA will be Heliatek’s chosen partner for the sale and marketing of its organic solar films.

02.26.20

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

First Solar, Inc. Announces 4Q, Full Year 2019 Financial Results

Reports net sales of $3.1 billion for 2019, $1.4 billion for the fourth quarter.

02.25.20

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

NREL: Researchers Improve Safety of Lead-Based Perovskite Solar Cells

“This is a big step in the correct direction,” said Kai Zhu, a senior scientist in the Chemistry and Nanoscience Center at NREL.

02.20.20

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

Mobility to Smart Living: Printed Electronics Make Everyday Life Easy, Flexible

OE-A Competition 2020 exhibits, new OE-A Roadmap and the current business climate survey show the state of the art in flexible electronics at LOPEC 2020.

02.13.20

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Product Releases

Ricoh Launches Solid-State Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell

Can generate electricity from indoor light and produce new, renewable energy to allow electronics to maintain a charge.

02.06.20

DuPont Reports Fourth Quarter, Full Year 2019 Results

Full year net sales totaled $21.5 billion, down 5% versus 2018.

01.31.20

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Heliatek Wins Global Innovation Award 2020

Heliatek won the award for its organic solar films that can help to transform virtually any building into a clean energy generator.

Heliatek 01.20.20

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Oxford PV Named a 2020 Global Cleantech 100 Company

Identifies the leading companies with sustainable innovations poised to solve the world’s biggest challenges in the next five to 10 years.

01.20.20

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

First Installation of Midsummer’s Invisible Solar Energy Roof Tiles in Sweden

“If you didn’t know, you would never believe that there are solar panels on the roof,” Benders CEO Ove Bender said.

01.15.20

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Reports

Solar Installations to Grow by Additional 142 GW in 2020: IHS Markit

Seven times the world’s total solar installations a decade ago, IHS Markit reported.

01.08.20

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

First OPV Pilot in Dubai with Etihad ESCO

Both companies have agreed to realize a number of high-visibility projects in Dubai and the U.A.E. to drive awareness and open the market for Heliatek’s green energy solution.

12.27.19

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

EDP Renewables, ConnectGen Complete Acquisition of 3 First Solar Projects

All three projects are scheduled to achieve substantial completion by the end of the fourth quarter of 2019.

12.20.19

European Industries Lead New Graphene Flagship Projects to Shape EU’s Environmental Future

Graphene Flagship has committed €45 million to invest in 11 commercialization projects.

12.10.19

OE-A Continues to Bring Future of Printed Electronics to CES 2020

Held annually in Las Vegas, it attracts more than 170,000 attendees from 160 countries.

12.06.19

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Avancis, Smit Thermal, HZB, CNRS, Solliace Team for Higher Efficiencies in CIGS

During the last three years, the conversion efficiency of CIGS record cells has been increased from 20.5% to 23.35%.

12.06.19

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Midsummer Receives New Machine Order from European Customer

The DUO machines are assembled in Midsummer’s production facility in Järfälla, Sweden, and will be delivered in 2020.

12.05.19

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Midsummer Ranks 40th on Sweden Technology Fast 50 List

This is the fifth year the company has made Deloitte's list of Sweden's fastest-growing technology companies

11.28.19

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Innovation Project to Reduce Cost of Floating Solar Plants

The EU approved a project that will optimize the anchoring and mooring of floating solar plants.

11.22.19

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Increased Power, High Demand for Midsummer Solar Roofs

Current production is sold out until March 2020, the company said.

11.22.19

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics

Integrated Photovoltaics: Power Coming From the Facade

LOPEC Conference: Technical Conference focuses on energy and sustainability.

11.21.19

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics | Research Reports

Polaris Market Research Forecasts 4.2% Growth in Conductive Ink Market Through 2026

Estimates market at $3.12 billion in 2017, growing to $4.43 billion by 2026.

11.21.19

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Financial News | Photovoltaics

Merck KGaA Reports 3Q 2019 Results

Net sales increase by 8.1% to €4,054 million, while EBITDA pre increased by 15.4% to €1,111 million.

11.15.19

Breaking News | Personnel | Photovoltaics

SolarWindow Adds Principal Research & Development Scientist

James B. Whitaker, Ph.D. will lead company scientists at the DOE's National Renewable Energy Laboratory

11.12.19

OE-A: Organic, Printed Electronics Industry to Register 3% Gain in Sales Revenue

OE-A members expect sales growth for 2020, also.

11.12.19

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Reports

Global Building-integrated PV Facade Market to Experience Significant Growth: Grand View Research

Market was valued at $818.2 million in 2018 and is expected to register a CAGR of 25.3% through 2025.

11.11.19

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics

Ynvisible Sells Contract Manufacturing Services to Epishine AB

Epishine is purchasing roll-to-roll manufacturing services from Ynvisible Production; companies combining solar cells with printed electronic displays.

11.07.19

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

Smart Living: Innovative Solutions for Everyday Life at LOPEC 2020

Fitness trackers, smart pharmaceutical packaging, adhesive solar films or step-less dimmable windows among the focus of next event (March 24-26, 2020).

10.29.19

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

First Solar Announces 3Q 2019 Financial Results

Company reports net sales of $547 million, net cash of $1.2 billion.

10.28.19

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Dutch Fashion Designer Delivers Solar Cell Workshop

Designers worked hands-on with solar cells and develop knowledge on how to integrate them into clothing and soft textile products.

10.28.19

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments Acquires Utah Projects from First Solar

Acquisition of two projects totals 180 megawatts (MW)AC in capacity.

10.25.19

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

First Solar Becomes Western Hemisphere's Largest PV Module Manufacturer

First Solar continues to operate its flagship factory in Perrysburg, OH along with new PV module manufacturing facility in Lake Township, OH.

10.24.19

Breaking News | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Photovoltaics

Oxford PV Continues Preparation for Volume Manufacturing

The complete production line will commence perovskite-on-silicon tandem solar cell production at the end of 2020.

10.24.19

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Meyer Burger Receives Initial Order for HJT Production Line

Provides Oxford PV with an initial manufacturing capacity of 100 MW with plans to expand tandem solar cell production capacity to 250 MW by the end of 2020.

08.09.19

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

First Solar, Inc. Announces 2Q 2019 Financial Results

Reports net sales of $585 million, YTD net bookings of 4.3GWDC.

08.06.19

DuPont Reports Second Quarter 2019 Results

Operating EBITDA margins improve 170 basis points on cost control and higher local price.

08.01.19

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

First Solar, Microsoft to Power Arizona Datacenters with Cleaner Solar

Solar electricity from 150MWAC Sun Streams 2 project in Arizona to support Goodyear and El Mirage data centers.

08.01.19

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

SolarWindow Adds Architectural and Manufacturing Expertise

Names Paul Devers and Paco Bono to Advisory Board to advance process integration and planned production of its electricity-generating glass products.

07.30.19

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

EDP, Heliatek Provide Sustainable Energy For Eco-Friendly Summer Festivals

EDP has constructed innovative trucks equipped with renewable energy solutions in order to provide energy to the equipment during the festival.

07.18.19

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Photovoltaics

BASF Starts Up Plant for Functionalizing Foils at Münster Site

Applications for the foils include OLED displays and thin-film batteries.

07.08.19

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

Oxford PV Secures £65 million in Series D Funding Round

Oxford PV perovskite-on-silicon solar cells in pilot production at the company’s facility in Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany.

07.08.19

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

European Innovation Project PV OpMaat Completed

Large-scale building integration of solar within reach.

07.05.19

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

ARPA-E Investment in NREL Pays Dividends in Advancing Energy Tech

DOE funding program provides pathway for new ideas.

07.05.19

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

ARMOR, Masar Printing and Publishing to Develop Flexible OPV Films

Creation a future joint venture in Dubaï, United Arab Emirates.

07.02.19

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions | Universities

Successful Completion of BMBF Research Project: Transparent OPV Glass Facade (TOP)

Aim was to develop semi-transparent solar films with a transparency of 15% to 30% at an efficiency of 8% to 10% and a suitable encapsulation.

07.01.19

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

SolarWindow Announces Increased Power Output, Transparency for Electricity-Generating Window Product

Incorporating an exclusive, non-fullerene polymer designed by Raynergy Tek.

06.26.19

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Reports

US Solar Market Sees Best Q1 in History

Crossing the two million solar installations threshold was one of many highlights on the quarter.

06.19.19

Breaking News | Personnel | Photovoltaics

SolarWindow Expands Board

Parmar is a partner at MNP, a leading Canadian national accounting, tax and business consulting firm.

06.19.19

Versum Stockholders Approve Acquisition by Merck KGaA

The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2019, subject to regulatory clearances and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.

06.18.19

Breaking News | Lab and Testing | Photovoltaics

infinityPV Introduces New Academic Research Line

New complete line of equipment for laboratory scale printing, testing and imaging of solar cells.

06.18.19

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

First Installation of Midsummer´s New Integrated Solar Cell Roof Carried Out in Kivik, Sweden

The roof is a folded metal roof that is integrated with Midsummer’s thin film solar panels.

06.14.19

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

ORNL Welcomes Seven New Research Fellows to Innovation Crossroads

Will have the opportunity to advance their technologies by working with ORNL’s experts and capabilities.

06.12.19

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

NREL Announces Finalists in Round 1 of American-Made Solar Prize

Ten teams selected in competition designed to accelerate innovation and boost solar manufacturing.

06.11.19

Breaking News | Personnel | Photovoltaics

Heliatek Strengthens Leadership Team

Adds CTO Dr. Jan Birnstock and COO Michael Eberspächer.

06.07.19

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

‘Nothing’ Technology Creates Less-Expensive Thin-Film Solar Cells

The team’s research produced a 14.44%-efficient GaAs solar cell formed on a very thin layer of reformed porous germanium.

06.06.19

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Midsummer Launches New Energy Producing Roof Tile

Exclusively for Sweden-based Benders' Palema model.

05.21.19

DowDuPont Announces Retirement of Nicholas Fanandakis

Played instrumental role in separating DowDuPont into three independent companies.

05.17.19

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

EPKI: The European Perovskite Initiative is Launched

Goal is the development of perovskite-based solar technology.

05.16.19

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

Midsummer Presents Interim Report for 1Q 2019

Company has focused on developing a new offering to its machine customers, with more favorable payment terms.

05.16.19

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

NREL’s Matthew Beard Honored by Royal Society of Chemistry

Honored for “outstanding contributions to controlling ultra-fast carrier dynamics in nanostructures and perovskite semiconductors.”

05.08.19

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Midsummer Launches CSR Project in Zimbabwe

Midsummer will equip a new computer center and library at the White Water secondary school with an entire state-of-the-art off-grid solar energy system.

05.08.19

Raj Ratnakar Named Chief Strategy Officer for Specialty Products Division of DowDuPont

The Specialty Products Division is expected to become an independent company (the new DuPont) on June 1, 2019.

05.06.19

DowDuPont Reports First Quarter 2019 Results

Separation of Dow completed on April 1 and remains on track for separation of Corteva Agriscience and DuPont on June 1.

05.03.19

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

First Solar Announces 1Q 2019 Financial Results

Net sales for the first quarter were $532 million, a decrease of $159 million from the prior quarter.

05.03.19

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Meyer Burger Completes Transformation of Executive Board

Michael Escher to step down as chief commercial officer.

04.26.19

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Personnel | Photovoltaics

Midsummer Founder Receives Prize as Creator of Innovative Hardware Technology

Company founded in 2004 by CEO Sven Lindström and three other engineers.

03.28.19

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Mergers and Acquisitions | Photovoltaics | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Merck KGaA Commences Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of Versum

Offers $48 in cash per share and solicits votes on definitive proxy statement.

03.27.19

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

SolarWindow Chairman Harmel Rayat Makes $25 Million Infusion

Drives multi-million dollar equipment order and expansion.

03.27.19

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Midsummer Contemplating Green Bond

To accelerate growth and sales of its innovative solar energy products.

03.27.19

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

ARMOR Receives Industry of the Future Showcase Trophy

For these projects, ARMOR integrates its digital and industrial robotics systems internally.

03.26.19

Breaking News | Financial News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Midsummer 2018 Year-End Report Shows Continued Strong Growth

Revenues in 2018 are a 90% increase from 2017, while operating profit is up 43% from 2017.

03.26.19

Meyer Burger Acquires Stake in Oxford PV

Perovskite solar technology leader announces plans to shorten time-to-market for its perovskite-on-silicon solar cell technology.

03.22.19

Meyer Burger Announces Fiscal Year 2018 Results; Re-sized Executive Board

Enters into strategic partnership with Oxford PV, a leading developer of highly efficient next generation perovskite solar cells.

03.22.19

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Photovoltaics

Merck KGaA Investing €1 Billion at Darmstadt Site Until 2025

New Vocational and Advanced Training Center planned.

03.21.19

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Meyer Burger Awarded CHF 15 Million Contract for MAiA 6.1 Cell Coating Equipment

Received an order from an existing Asian customer.

03.21.19

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

NREL: Improvements in PV Performance Measurement

For the past four years, NREL has prioritized improvements to its methods for measuring PV module efficiency.

02.26.19

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

First Solar, Inc. Announces 4Q, Full Year 2018 Financial Results

Reports net sales of $2.2 billion for 2018 and $691 million for the fourth quarter.

02.22.19

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Solar Frontier Achieves World Record Thin-Film Solar Cell Efficiency of 23.35%

Represents a 0.4% increase over the previous world record of 22.9% that Solar Frontier set in November 2017.

02.07.19

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

Solliance Tops 21.5% Efficiency with Flexible Perovskite-CIGS Tandem

Partners with MiaSole Hi-Tech Corp. to fabricate a flexible solar cell with record power conversion efficiency.

02.01.19

DowDuPont Reports Fourth Quarter, Full Year 2018 Results

Cash flow from operations in 4Q 208 was $5.1 billion compared to $1.8 billion in the year-ago period.

01.31.19

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Personnel | Photovoltaics

Midsummer Hires Klaus Wiegel as Head of R&D

Wiegel most recently held a position as research engineer and former production manager at LKAB.

01.31.19

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

NREL Seeks Participants for 2019 Executive Energy Leadership Program

National program brings executives into national lab for knowledge sharing.

01.24.19

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Personnel | Photovoltaics

Dr. Remo Lütolf, Andreas R. Herzog Nominated to Meyer Burger Board

Dr. Remo Lütolf is chairman of Ruag Holding Ltd.; Herzog is CFO of Bühler Group.

01.23.19

Breaking News | Financial News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Record Order Intake for Midsummer in 2018

Order intake is driven mainly by increasing demand for Midsummer’s end products in the US.

01.23.19

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

STAL Project Creates Solar Technology for Farmers

Goal is to reduce use of natural gas in agriculture sector through lightweight plastic solar roofs.

01.23.19

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

NREL Research Proves Switchable Window Works

The 2017 proof-of-concept paper established a solar power conversion efficiency of 11.3%.

01.18.19

Chalmers University of Technology Features Breakthrough in Organic Electronics

Simple tweak could double the efficiency of organic electronics.

01.16.19

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

NREL’s New Supercomputer, Eagle, Takes Flight

Now in production use, the Eagle more than triples the laboratory’s computing capability.

01.10.19

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Solliance Begins Interreg Project Rolling Solar

Generates large scale solar electricity on public road infrastructure.

01.10.19

Breaking News | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Photovoltaics

ARMOR Invests in Project to Automate Encapsulation of Photovoltaic Modules

Investing in new automated encapsulation equipment in order to increase volumes and be able to produce photovoltaic films with a larger surface area.

12.31.18

Breaking News | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Photovoltaics

Oxford PV Perovskite Solar Cell Achieves 28% Efficiency

Perovskite solar technology leader’s solar cell sets new world record.

12.24.18

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

First Solar Series 6 Completes CSA C450 Test Protocol

Test validates performance in extreme, harsh conditions.

12.21.18

Breaking News | Personnel | Photovoltaics

Bob Levine Joins SolarWindow as Director

Levine is co-founder of Avison Young, one of the fastest growing real estate companies in the world.

12.20.18

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

Oxford PV Announces Chairman Succession

David Fyfe retires after 5 years as chairman.

12.18.18

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Meyer Burger Awarded Large-Scale Contract

Leading PV manufacturer adds 600 MW Heterojunction and SmartWire technologies for $74 million.

12.17.18

Breaking News | Electronic Materials | Photovoltaics

Merck KGaA to Showcase Architectural Solutions at BAU 2019

Wil highlight architectural project with smart solar shading windows.

12.14.18

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

First Solar Announces Full-Year 2019 Financial Guidance

Net sales of $3.25 to $3.45 billion.

12.14.18

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Study Shows Minimal Carbon Footprint from Midsummer’s Thin Film Solar Cell Production Process

Reviewed and approved by a Swedish independent third-party institute Miljögiraff AB.

12.10.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Photovoltaics

Merck KGaA Brings New Technologies to CES

Will highlight Directed Self-Assembly technology, foldable displays and liquid crystal windows.

12.07.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Financial News | Photovoltaics

Merck KGaA Appoints Jasper Bos as Managing Director of M Ventures

M Ventures is company’s strategic corporate venture capital arm.

11.29.18

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

SolarWindow Raises $25 Million for Manufacturing Electricity-Generating Glass

Will purchase equipment, hire personnel for manufacturing electricity-generating glass.

11.28.18

Printed Electronics Market Worth $13.6 Billion by 2023

Key drivers for market growth are the rise in applications of printed electronics in IoT, significant cost advantages.

11.26.18

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Dow Wins Six 2018 R&D 100 Awards from R&D Magazine

Includes PV Polyolefin Elastomers.

11.20.18

Merck KGaA Reports Third Quarter 2018 Results

Group sales rose in the third quarter by 6.6% to €3.7 billion.

11.20.18

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Midsummer Named One of Sweden’s 20 Fastest Growing Tech Companies

Midsummer has been ranked on this growth list three times earlier: 2011, 2012 and 2014.

11.20.18

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

NREL Identifies Where New Solar Technologies Can Be Flexible

Silicon panels constitute 95% of the global solar market.

11.14.18

Breaking News | Personnel | Photovoltaics

Guido van Tartwijk is Heliatek’s New CEO

He succeeds Thibaud Le Séguillon, who left Heliatek in July 2018.

11.12.18

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

University of Twente, Solliance Start Collaboration

Focuses on integration of thin film solar technology in building materials and flexible applications.

10.29.18

Breaking News | Personnel | Photovoltaics

SolarWindow Appoints Chief Financial Officer

Steve Yan-Klassen brings 20 years of experience to the job.

10.26.18

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

First Solar, Inc. Announces 3Q 2018 Financial Results

Company reported third quarter EPS of $0.54, compared to a loss per share of $(0.46) in the second quarter.

10.26.18

Breaking News | Personnel | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Three ORNL Researchers Named American Physical Society Fellows

Gaute Hagen, Masaaki Matsuda and Parans Paranthaman have been honored by the American Physical Society.

10.26.18

Breaking News | Personnel | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Dan Friedman Named APS Fellow for Work on High-Efficiency Photovoltaics

Friedman is only the fourth person in the 41-year history of NREL to be named an APS fellow.

10.25.18

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

First Solar Project Will Support PacifiCorp in Meeting Facebook Clean Energy Goals

58MWACCove Mountain solar project to support Prineville, OR data center.

10.24.18

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments Acquires Willow Springs Project from First Solar

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

10.23.18

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Midsummer Named One of Sweden’s Fastest Growing Companies

Named as one of Sweden’s 50 fastest growing technology companies in 2018, according to Deloittes Technology Sweden Fast 50.

10.19.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Photovoltaics

Merck KGaA Aims to Return to Profitable Growth in 2019

Performance Materials focusing on the electronics industry and realigns R&D.

10.18.18

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics | Sensors and Wearables

Ferro’s Dip-Tech to Partner with PV Nano Cell

Sicrys silver nano particles selected by Dip-Tech to target the automotive industry.

10.11.18

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

NREL Inks a Future for Perovskites

Painting solar cells provide new path to market.

10.08.18

Breaking News | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Photovoltaics

Oxford PV Sets World Record for Perovskite Solar Cell

At 27.3% conversion efficiency, Oxford PV’s perovskite cell exceeds highest ever performing single-junction silicon cell.

07.03.18

DowDuPont Announces New Advisory Committee Members

Adds to its Agriculture, Materials Science, and Specialty Products Divisions’ Advisory Committees.

07.02.18

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Solar Energy Specialist Midsummer Goes Public

The share offer was oversubscribed by 400 percent.

06.21.18

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NREL Announces Participants for 2018 Executive Energy Leadership Program

Selects 19 leaders to learn from some of our laboratory’s prominent scientists.

06.21.18

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SolarWindow Announces Alliance with Coating Equipment Manufacturer for Large-Scale Production

Dallas-based nTact delivers equipment to Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 companies.

06.19.18

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Greatcell Solar – Financing & Commercialization Update

Expects to complete US$8 million capital raising, equipment supply and technology transfer agreement in next 10 to 15 days.

06.13.18

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PVme Showcases Sustainable Building Façade

Successful BiPV installation in Antwerp at end of EU project PVme.

06.12.18

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Merck KGaA Completes Third and Final Registration Phase under REACH

Merck KGaA has successfully submitted a total of more than 1,000 registration dossiers under REACH.

06.08.18

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CEA INES Achieves Record 410-Watt Module

Partners with Meyer Burger to develop heterojunction solar cell technology.

05.30.18

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Panasonic Solar to Evaluate Meyer Burger’s SmartWire Connection Technology

Considering for the manufacture of its high efficiency solar modules.

05.29.18

DowDuPont Reports First Quarter 2018 Results

Net sales rise 5% to $21.5 billion, driven by segments within the Materials Science and Specialty Products divisions.

05.04.18

Nanoco Group PLC Launches New Business, Nanoco 2D Materials Ltd.

Raises seed funding, announces collaboration with University of Manchester, Nobel Laureate Professor Konstantin Novoselov.

05.02.18

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Heliatek Cooperates with Engie on Harmony Advertising Campaign

Partnering on Solar Graffiti in Mexico for a more harmonious world.

05.02.18

Henkel Invests in Kriya Materials

Adhesive Technologies business unit expands expertise for functional coatings.

05.01.18

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Meyer Burger Enters into Preferred Partnership Agreement with Mondragon Assembly

Will collaborate on module equipment development and outsource the manufacture of its SWCT equipment.

04.30.18

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First Solar Announces 1Q 2018 Financial Results

Reports net sales of $567 million, net cash of $2.4 billion.

04.30.18

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Perovskite Solar Cells Available for Future BIPV Applications in the Middle East

Saule Technologies issues an open call for companies interested in license agreements in the region.

04.30.18

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Meyer Burger Awarded Contract for $16 Million

Existing customer purchases MAiA and FABiA cell coating equipment.

04.27.18

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First Solar Announces New US Manufacturing Plant

Production facility will triple company’s US capacity, add 500 new jobs in Ohio.

04.27.18

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ESPResSo: Ambitious EU Funded Collaboration to Make Perovskite Solar Cells a Market Reality

The ESPResSo consortium has been granted over €5 million by the EU.

04.17.18

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Fraunhofer IAP: Smart Printing with Power Generating Films, Luminescent Glass

Technology displayed at Printed Electronics Europe in Berlin.

04.12.18

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SolarWindow Strengthens Intellectual Property Portfolio with 90+ Trademark, Patent Filings

Recently, SolarWindow was awarded an advanced materials manufacturing Cooperative Research and Development Agreement.

04.11.18

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New Solar PV Tool Accurately Calculates Degradation Rates

RdTools standardizes calculation methods providing better module performance and degradation analysis.

04.11.18

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Solliance Reaches 14.5% Cell Efficiency for Large Perovskite Modules

The efficiency was measured on an aperture area of 144 cm2.

04.09.18

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Solar Frontier CEO Meets with Director-General of IRENA

Discussed role solar energy can play in meeting Japan’s commitment to moving towards renewable energy as a main energy source

04.09.18

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Midsummer Reports Record Financial Year

Swedish solar energy technology provider nearly doubles revenue, more than doubles profits.

04.06.18

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Perovskite Technology is Scalable, But Questions Remain about Best Methods

NREL scientists examine various ways to move perovskite solar cell research innovations beyond the laboratory

04.06.18

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VTT, Metropolia Develop Visually Appealing Solar Modules

Modules are being designed as architectural elements in building façades.

04.04.18

NREL Opens Large Database of Inorganic Thin-Film Materials

The High Throughput Experimental Materials (HTEM) Database contains more than 140,000 sample entries collected by NREL.

04.04.18

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Ascent Solar Completes Shipment of its First Ultralight Thin-Film Modules

Represents a breakthrough in terms of weight and performance for ready-to-integrate PV modules for aerospace applications.

04.03.18

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SolarWindow Awarded US Department of Energy Grant for Advanced Manufacturing

The CRADA will be carried out with the DOE by SolarWindow, ANL, and NREL.

03.28.18

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Solliance, ECN are Improving Tandem Solar Cells

Solliance has developed a perovskite solar cell with 93% average near infrared transparency.

03.21.18

LOPEC 2018: Printed Electronics Moves into Everyday Life

Exhibition grows by 6%, while conference with 188 presentations is well received.

03.16.18

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SolarWindow Board Elects Harmel S. Rayat as Chairman

Rayat is the company founder and longtime majority stockholder.

03.16.18

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Vectren Selects Partner, Announces Location for 50 Megawatts of Renewable Energy

Vectren chooses Spencer County, Ind., for solar array

03.14.18

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NREL Research Fellow Inducted Into Engineering Academy

03.08.18

The LOPEC 2018 Supporting Program Makes Printed Electronics Tangible

Exhibition and conference includes Panel Discussion, Demo Line, Award Show and more.

03.05.18

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SolarWindow Sets New Power Record

Records 34% increase over its previous electricity-generating glass.

03.05.18

DowDuPont Reveals Corporate Brand Names for Three Independent Divisions

Materials Science Division will be called Dow, and Specialty Products Division will be the new DuPont.

02.28.18

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First Solar Announces 4Q, Full Year 2017 Financial Results

Reports net sales of $2.9 billion for 2017 and $339 million for the fourth quarter.

02.28.18

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