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Sustainability and Flexible and Printed Electronics

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

David Savastano 09.22.21

The 2021 Conductive Ink Market

The conductive ink industry is growing with new applications on the horizon, but silver prices remain a concern.

David Savastano 09.22.21

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

LOPEC 2023: Here are the Highlights for Printed Electronics

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

02.02.23

Breaking News | Personnel | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Angèle Reinders Named New Director of Solliance

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

02.01.23

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

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

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

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

National Grid Renewables Orders 1.6 GW of First Solar Modules

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

12.16.22

Breaking News | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Photovoltaics

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

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

11.25.22

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

Heliatek, PETA Engineering Sign Distribution Agreement

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

11.25.22

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

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

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

First Solar Selects Alabama for Fourth American Manufacturing Facility

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

11.17.22

DuPont Reports Its 3Q 2022 Results

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

11.08.22

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

Heliatek Installs Façade at Samsung’s Advanced Institute of Technology

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

11.04.22

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

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

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

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

NREL Elevates Three to Prestigious Senior Research Fellow Roles

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

10.26.22

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

Heliatek Launches New Brand Positioning

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

10.19.22

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

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

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

Midsummer Reports Record Order Intake in 3Q 2022

Solar panel manufacturer prepares capital acquisition for expanded production capacity.

10.13.22

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

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

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

09.27.22

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

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

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

09.26.22

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

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 | Financial News | Photovoltaics

EU Grants $2.3 Million to Epishine’s Sunrise Project

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

09.07.22

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

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

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

09.02.22

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

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 | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

Heliatek Signs Strategic Partnership with Looop for Japan

Will market and install solar films in Japan.

08.29.22

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Photonic Glasses Give Solar Panels Pleasing Colors

Colorful solar panels could make the technology more attractive.

08.17.22

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

CdTe Accelerator Consortium Aims to Reduce Costs, Speed Deployment

Sets aside $20 million to support cadmium telluride R&D for low-carbon thin-film solar technologies.

08.09.22

DuPont Reports Second Quarter 2022 Results

Second quarter 2022 net sales were $3.3 billion, an increase of 7%; organic sales increased 9% versus year-ago period.

08.03.22

Breaking News | Financial News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

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

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

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

Breaking News | Personnel | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

NREL’s Johney Green Appointed Chairman of National GEM Consortium

Nonprofit looks to make impact through developing minority STEM talent.

07.26.22

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

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

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

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

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

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 | Research Institutions

NREL Scientists Explore How to Make PV Even Greener

NREL team focuses on the two dominant deployed photovoltaic (PV) technologies: silicon (Si) and cadmium telluride (CdTe) PV.

By Susannah Shoemaker 07.05.22

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

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions | Smart Cards and Packaging

EU-Consortium FlexFunction2Sustain Creates World’s First OPV Cell on Recycled Material

Smart packaging opens up many new and useful possibilities thanks to flexible electronics.

07.01.22

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

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

Breaking News | Personnel | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Matthew Beard Announced as Winner of Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award

Recognition marks first time an NREL scientist has been honored with this prestigious award.

06.22.22

Breaking News | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Photovoltaics

IDTechEx Discusses Perovskite Photovoltaics

Perovskite photovoltaics have demonstrated remarkable efficiencies.

06.17.22

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

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

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

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

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

DuPont Announces Election of Kristina M. Johnson to Board of Directors

Dr. Johnson currently serves as resident of The Ohio State University.

06.01.22

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

ARPA-E Funding Drives Innovation, Industry Partnerships at NREL

ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit to Showcase NREL’s Disruptive Energy Technology Research.

Susannah Shoemaker 05.26.22

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Evonik Launches New Processing Aids for PV Wafer Cutting

Expansion of Evonik’s additives portfolio for renewable energy manufacturing.

05.20.22

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

NREL Creates Highest Efficiency 1-Sun Solar Cell

Researchers created a solar cell with a record 39.5% efficiency under 1-sun global illumination.

05.19.22

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

First Solar to Sell Japan Project Development, O&M Platforms to PAG Real Assets

In 2021, PAG acquired two projects under development by First Solar in Japan with a total capacity of 50 MWDC.

05.18.22

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

Scout Clean Energy Orders 378 MW of First Solar Modules

Advanced, lower carbon thin film solar modules to power Scout projects.

05.17.22

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

Google Cloud, Saule Technologies and Columbus Energy Begin Strategic Cooperation

Working on innovations in the energy and IoT sectors using perovskite solar cells.

05.16.22

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

Heliatek Heads to Intersolar 2022

Intersolar takes place from May 11-13 at the ICM in Munich

05.10.22

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

JinkoSolar Solar Cell Sets New World Record

Reaches maximum conversion efficiency of 25.7%

05.03.22

DuPont Publishes 2022 Sustainability Report

Report details progress on sustainability strategy organized under three pillars: Innovate, Protect and Empower.

05.03.22

Breaking News | Financial News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

First Solar, Inc. Announces 1Q 2022 Financial Results

Reports net sales of $367 million, YTD net bookings of 16.7 GW DC.

05.03.22

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

ASCA, Epishine Sign First Licensing Agreement for Printed OPV

The contract will enable Epishine to further improve its organic indoor light energy harvesting solar modules.

04.29.22

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

A Tandem to Fast-track Photovoltaics’ Advance

ZSW ramps up research plants for perovskite tandem solar cells

04.25.22

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

Silicon Ranch, First Solar Expand Partnership with 4 GW Supply Agreement

Strategic partnership advances US energy transition with a low-carbon commitment and supports domestic solar manufacturing.

04.15.22

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

Nevada Gold Mines Partners with First Solar Technology to Decarbonize Energy Supply

Responsibly produced modules to power 17 percent of energy needs of world’s largest gold-producing complex.

04.14.22

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

Origis Energy Orders 750 MW of First Solar PV Modules

Modules slated for 2024 delivery; Origis to benefit from technology developments through agile contracting.

04.13.22

Weekly Recap: Saule Technologies, Chipotle and RFID and Xerox Elem This Week’s Stories

These are the most viewed news on our site for the week ended April 8, 2022.

David Savastano 04.09.22

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

ASCA’s OPV Modules Light Up the Novartis Pavilion

ASCA designed, produced, and installed a 1,300 square meter custom-made net-like membrane of OPV modules to power thousands of LEDs.

04.07.22

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

Saule Technologies Collaborates on Perovskite PV for Building Projects

Columbus, Saule Technologies and Somfy Polska are joining forces to implement new products with the use of perovskite photovoltaic cells this year.

04.06.22

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

ARMOR Celebrates 100th Anniversary

In 100 years, the company has grown and diversified.

03.28.22

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

ORNL Multimodal Study Sheds Light on Perovskites for PV

Study examines the structure of metal halide perovskites.

03.28.22

Weekly Recap: Grapheal, ELSYS and Epishine, and ASSA ABLOY Top This Week’s Stories

These are the most viewed news on our site for the week ended March 25, 2022.

David Savastano 03.26.22

LOPEC: Printed Electronics Industry Drives Innovation in Many Industries

International attendance at more than 50 percent, with 156 exhibitors from 23 countries.

03.24.22

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics | Sensors and Wearables

ELSYS Launches ERS Eco Battery-Free Sensor Line with Epishine’s Indoor Solar Cells

They are entirely powered by Epishine’s indoor solar cells and are made from biodegradable materials.

03.17.22

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

First Solar Reports 4Q, Full Year 2021 Financial Results

Net sales for the fourth quarter were $900 million, an increase of $300 million from the prior quarter.

03.03.22

LOPEC: The Meeting Place for Printed Electronics

The LOPEC Conference will start on March 22, a day before the trade fair itself.

03.01.22

Weekly Recap: ASCA Acquires Merck KGaA’s OPV Patents, RFID Launches from Zebra, Tageos and Identiv

These are the most viewed news on our site for the week ended Feb. 12, 2022.

David Savastano 02.12.22

LOPEC 2022 Reports Good Early Exhibitor Numbers

More than 130 exhibitors from 21 countries have already registered for conference, which will focus on Smart Living and Mobility.

02.11.22

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Laminating Organic Photovoltaics onto Curved Surfaces

Ultrathin electronics can now be laminated onto curved surfaces using heat-shrinkable polymers.

02.08.22

DuPont Named to Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index for Fifth Consecutive Year

DuPont has expanded and strengthened parental leave policies, inclusive medical benefits and career development opportunities.

02.07.22

Weekly Recap: LOPEC, Avery Dennison and STMicroelectronics Top This Week’s Most Viewed Stories

The most viewed news on our site for the week ended Feb. 4, 2022.

David Savastano 02.05.22

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

ASCA Acquires OPV Patents from Merck KGgA

ASCA reinforces leadership in organic photovoltaic, tripling its number of patents.

02.03.22

LOPEC: Living Smarter with Printed Electronics

Show will highlight how printed electronics can make our lives more comfortable, safe and sustainable.

01.31.22

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Personnel | Photovoltaics

John Rhee Named Chairman and CEO of SolarWindow

Former LG executives to lead manufacturing for organic PV company.

01.24.22

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

Oxford PV Named a 2022 Global Cleantech 100 Company

Oxford PV is a leader in the field of perovskite solar cells.

01.18.22

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

Swift Current Energy Chooses First Solar’s Thin Film PV Technology for 1.2GW Order

Swift has a growing pipeline of more than 6 GW of planned renewable assets across North America.

01.14.22

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

Heliatek’s Solar Films Used on Round Heat Storage of a Heat Power Plant in Marburg

Project demonstrates versatility of possible applications of the solar films even on round shaped surfaces.

12.16.21

Breaking News | Mergers and Acquisitions | Photovoltaics

Management Acquires SolarWindow Majority Ownership

Light Quantum Energy Holdings has acquired 62% of the issued and outstanding shares of SolarWindow Technologies, Inc.

12.14.21

Strong Momentum Continues for CES 2022 in Las Vegas

More than 1900 exhibitors confirmed and 2400 media registered to attend in person.

12.10.21

Weekly Recap: Perovskite ESLs, ams OSRAM and Digimarc Top This Week’s Most Viewed Stories

The most viewed news on our site for the week ended Dec. 3, 2021.

David Savastano 12.04.21

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

Perovskite Electronic Shelf Labels are New Tool for FMCG/Retail Sector

Saule Technologies launches world’s first electronic shelf labels based on perovskite photovoltaic cells.

12.02.21

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

Lightsource bp, bp Sign Multi-Year Agreement for Up to 5.4GW of First Solar Modules

Planned deployments for both companies include projects in Arkansas, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

11.22.21

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

FLAG-ERA Funds 10 New Projects on Graphene Research and Applications

The projects will expand the current research on graphene and related materials and collaborations within Graphene Flagship.

11.18.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

American-Made Solar Prize Round 4 Winners Move Quickly From Ideas to Prototypes

AeroShield Materials and the r&d lab took home $500,000 each after being selected as Solar Prize Round 4 winners.

11.12.21

CES 2022 Announcements Revealed at CES Unveiled New York

Samsung keynote, Media Days schedule and Innovation Awards honorees announced.

11.11.21

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

Worldwide Launch of Optiqo’s QlvrBox Extended with Epishine's Organic Solar Cells

Optiqo's QlvrBox is optimized to harvest indoor lighting.

11.11.21

DuPont Reports 3Q 2021 Results

DuPont’s 3Q21 net sales were $4.3 billion, up 18%, with operating cash flow of $842 million during the quarter.

11.08.21

Breaking News | Financial News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

First Solar, Inc. Announces 3Q 2021 Financial Results

Reports net sales of $584 million, third quarter production of 2.0 GW DC despite challenging freight and COVID-19 environment.

11.05.21

Conductive Inks and Coatings | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics

DuPont Takes Strategic Actions to Enhance Portfolio

Rogers has a workforce of more than 3,500 employees with 2021 expected revenues of approximately $950 million.

11.04.21

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

Professor Henry Snaith Awarded 2022 Rank Prize for Optoelectronics

Recognized for his contribution to the field of perovskite solar.

10.28.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

R&D 100 Awards Honor Two NREL Innovations

NREL has received 71 R&D 100 awards since 1982.

10.25.21

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Personnel | Photovoltaics

Kyle Ballarta Joins SolarWindow to Lead Strategy

Ballarta is founder and CEO of serial impact-investor Falkon Ventures.

10.18.21

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

GARBE Renewable Energy – GREEN GmbH Launches Pilot Project for PV from Heliatek GmbH

The system can extend the lifespan and utilization cycles of the properties.

10.15.21

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

Perovskites Featured in the Polish Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai

Visitors to the Polish Pavilion in Dubai can charge their phones using solar power from a PV system built into the façade.

10.15.21

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

ARMOR Implements an ASCA Solar Tree

The solar tree produces electricity for the e-bike charging stations of three apartment buildings for senior-friendly living.

10.14.21

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Photovoltaics

Saule Technologies Perovskite Cells Reach 25.5% Efficiency

Flexible perovskite photovoltaic devices produced by Saule are suited for powering electronic devices in indoor, low-light intensity.

10.13.21

Breaking News | Nanomaterials | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

NREL's Nano-Sized Materials Point to Big Breakthroughs

NREL researchers are studying structures 10,000 times thinner than paper to improve solar energy, advance computers, and capture energy from unexpected sources.

10.13.21

Breaking News | Personnel | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Ronn Andriessen is Departing Solliance

Arthur Weeber, Harm Jeeninga will act as a substitute for program- and business-related activities.

10.05.21

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

Heliatek Will Showcase Solar Films at German Pavilion at World Expo 2020 Dubai

Up to 25 million visitors are expected during the next six months.

10.05.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

CSEM Startup Shows Beauty of Invisible Solar

Newly developed color technology opens up a much broader scope for design geared to the energy transition.

10.04.21

DuPont Joins RE100 Global Initiative to Use 100% Renewable Energy

Company reaffirms commitment to 100% renewable electricity in its operations by 2050.

09.28.21

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

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