Photovoltaics

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

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics | Printed Batteries | Universities

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

Electronic Materials | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics

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

Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Nanomaterials | Photovoltaics

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

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

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

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

Technology displayed at Printed Electronics Europe in Berlin.

04.12.18

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

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

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

New Solar PV Tool Accurately Calculates Degradation Rates

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

04.11.18

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

Solliance Reaches 14.5% Cell Efficiency for Large Perovskite Modules

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

04.09.18

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

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

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Midsummer Reports Record Financial Year

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

04.06.18

Breaking News | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Photovoltaics

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

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

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

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

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

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

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

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

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

Breaking News | Personnel | Photovoltaics

SolarWindow Board Elects Harmel S. Rayat as Chairman

Rayat is the company founder and longtime majority stockholder.

03.16.18

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

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

Vectren chooses Spencer County, Ind., for solar array

03.14.18

Breaking News | Personnel | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

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

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

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

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

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

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

First Solar to Build 200MWac Solar Plant in Twiggs County, GA

Constructed for Georgia Power REDI Program, 2,000-acre site will be largest solar facility in southeastern U.S.

02.26.18

Printed Electronics on the Rise: The Highlights of LOPEC 2018

Exhibitors will showcase numerous prototypes and commercial products with printed electronic components.

02.23.18

Printed Electronics: From Vision to Product

Leaders discuss the 10th LOPEC, which will be held in Munich, Germany, March 13-15, 2018.

01.09.18

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Ascent Solar Announces Distribution Partnership with Raven Concealment Systems

Ascent will launch the XD12 as the first portable power product on Raven Concealment’s e-commerce website.

01.09.18

Displays and Lighting | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Fraunhofer IAP Adds Center for Applied Nanotechnology (CAN) GmbH

The Center for Applied Nanotechnology CAN to become new research division at Fraunhofer IAP CAN.

01.08.18

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Solar Frontier Achieves Thin-Film Solar Cell Efficiency of 22.9%

Efficiency for CIS cell is 0.3% over the current world record.

01.02.18

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

First Solar to Power Zorlu Enerji’s 100MW Solar Power Plant in Pakistan

First utility-scale project in Pakistan to be powered by First Solar’s thin film modules.

12.25.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

European Research Team Achieves Milestone in Laser Structuring of Organic Solar Cells

Biggest challenge within the complex laser process is to ablate certain layers of the OPV layer stack in the nanometer range.

12.21.17

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Photovoltaics | Research Reports

IHS Markit: Global Solar Photovoltaic Installations to Exceed 100 Gigawatts in 2018

Strong demand for solar power in China in the first half of 2018 is expected to push total installed capacity to 108 GW

12.15.17

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

Greatcell Solar Receives $6 Million ARENA Grant

The grant supports a Perovskite Solar Cell Technology - Large Area Module Development Project.

12.13.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

infinityPV, Grafisk Maskinfabrik Form Strategic Partnership for Printed Solar Cells

Will be able to offer complete pilot lines for organic solar cells, from material synthesis and production to quality control

12.11.17

Sun Chemical Upgrades Its Safety Data Sheet Online Platform

Verisk’s 3E Protect offers a mobile-friendly site that is translated into more than 15 languages.

12.11.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

First Solar, Origis Energy Confirm Module Sale Agreement

Deal for 595MWdc over three years includes Series 4 and Series 6 applications.

12.08.17

CES 2018: OE-A Unites End-Users and Suppliers

Flexible and printed electronics are showing consumer electronics the way.

12.07.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

First Solar Presents First Functional Series 6 Module

Production-scale throughput marks major milestone in factory retooling.

12.07.17

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

First Solar Announces Full-Year 2018 Financial Guidance

Anticipates net sales of $2.3 to $2.5 billion, ending net cash of $1.6 to $1.8 billion.

12.06.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

First Solar, D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments Ink Module Deal

Deal is for 200MWdc of Series 6 modules for DESRI project pipeline.

12.06.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

JAXA selects Ascent’s Thin-Film Solar for Demonstration

Designed custom PV products for JAXA’s upcoming solar sail deployment demonstration project.

12.04.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Photovoltaics

Merck KGaA Opens Production Facility for Liquid Crystal Window Modules

Deliveries of future-oriented smart glass modules to start in 2018.

12.01.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Meyer Burger Hosts Technology Day 2017

Premieres Heterojunction/SmartWire Module with 335 watt efficiency.

12.01.17

NovaCentrix Releases New PulseForge Invent, Starting at $59,000

System is configurable for academic budgets, advanced R&D, for applications such as sensors, displays, circuits and PV.

11.30.17

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

Australian Energy Fund Makes $4 Million Investment in Greatcell Solar

Funds will help expedite plans to develop Greatcell’s prototype facility at CSIRO at Clayton, Victoria.

11.30.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

NREL Develops Switchable Solar Window

Demonstration device responds to sunlight by transforming from transparent to tinted while converting sunlight.

11.28.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Ascent Solar Visited by US Sen. Cory Gardner

Ascent’s XD12 portable solar solution can provide portable power to numerous first responders and population in Puerto Rico.

11.24.17

Graphene Flagship Shines at The Tallinn Digital Summit

Shows array of interactive demonstrators and prototypes.

Sian Fogden 11.24.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Midsummer Solar Cells Integrated into Tarpon Solar's Canvas

The solution wins MTI Technology Award.

11.22.17

Sun Chemical to Highlight Partnerships, Acquisitions and Products at PE USA 2017

Will show solutions for printed electronics, displays, EL lighting, smart sensors, packaging, PCBs and more.

11.13.17

DowDuPont Declares Quarterly Dividend

Dividend is 38 cents per share, announces initial $4 billion share repurchase program.

11.06.17

DowDuPont Reports Third Quarter 2017 Results

Records GAAP net sales of $15.4 billion, pro forma net sales increase 8% to $18.3 billion.

11.03.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

PlantPredict Energy Modeling Used as Basis for Project Performance Guarantees

Three projects total more than 350MW.

11.02.17

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

NREL, University of Washington Scientists Elevate Quantum Dot Solar Cell World Record to 13.4%

Colloidal quantum dots are small electronic materials that possess interesting optical properties.

10.30.17

DowDuPont Provides Expected 3Q 2017 Financial Results

GAAP net sales of $15.4 billion; pro forma net sales of $18.3 billion, up 8% versus the year-ago period.

10.30.17

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

First Solar Announces 3Q 2017 Financial Results

Company reports net sales of $1.1 billion, cash flow from operations of $581 million in the third quarter.

10.27.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

NREL Signs Technology Agreement for High Efficiency Multijunction Solar Cells

MicroLink Devices opens door for new multijunction solar cell applications.

10.26.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Researchers Customize Catalysts to Boost Product Yields, Decrease Chemical Separation Costs

How perovskite catalysts are made and treated changes their surface compositions and ultimate product yields.

10.19.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

NREL, Partners Highlight Collaboration and Explore Future During Partner Week

Focus is on NREL’s collaboration with more than 700 partners.

10.17.17

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

Heliatek Raises Additional €15 Million

New and existing investors increase financial resources to accelerate development, speed up worldwide market entry.

10.13.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Heliatek, Lechwerke Augsburg Expand Energy Facade with HeliaFilm

Will compare OPV, silicon solar technologies.

10.04.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

CSEM Reports First Solar Panels Installed on Historic Protected Sites

Terracotta-red solar panels have been installed on the roof of a farmhouse in the village of Ecuvillens.

10.02.17

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

SolarWindow Completes $2.6 Million Financing

Will use financing to advance manufacturing, marketing and product fabrication.

10.02.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Solliance Manufactures Complete Back-End Interconnected CIGS Mini-Module

The mini module (200 x 185 mm) contains 37 cells and has an aperture efficiency of 9.3%.

09.22.17

Breaking News | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Photovoltaics

Saule Announces Breakthrough in Flexible, Perovskite Solar Cells Development

Will show an operating module inkjet printed on an ultra-thin PET foil.

09.15.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

NREL Report Shows Utility-Scale Solar PV System Cost Fell Nearly 30% Last Year

Record-low costs enabled by decline in module and inverter prices.

09.14.17

DowDuPont Alters Post-Merger Plans

Targeted adjustments enhance value creation, further optimize competitive advantages of three intended future companies.

09.13.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

SolarWindow Provides Production, Product Update on Electricity-Generating Glass

SolarWindow products could reduce electricity demand by 30%-50% in tall towers.

09.08.17

CPEIA Rebrands as intelliFLEX Innovation Alliance

Expand technology scope and membership of the association to include flexible, hybrid and wearable electronics.

09.06.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Greatcell Solar Raises $5.3 Million

MAD project has already raised a conditional $6 million offer from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency.

09.01.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Midsummer Receives Two New Orders for DUO Thin Film Solar Manufacturing System

The system is used for the manufacturing of lightweight flexible CIGS panels.

09.01.17

Printed Electronics – Common Ground for Industry and Science

7th Edition of the OE-A Roadmap White Paper shows trends and challenges of printed electronics.

08.31.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions | Universities

FLEX-G Project Focuses on Roofs, Facades for Smart Buildings

Developing translucent and transparent membrane roof and facade elements with optoelectronic components.

08.30.17

Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing/Printing | Photovoltaics

SolarWindow Enters into Agreement for Production of its Electricity-Generating Glass

Triview Glass Industries, LLC will fabricate specific SolarWindow products at commercial scale.

08.29.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

CSEM, NREL, EPFL Researchers Generate Record Efficiencies With Solar Cells

CSEM is studying the potential use of perovskite as part of the European CHEOPS Project.

08.29.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

First Solar Sells California Flats Project to Capital Dynamics

Phase I commissioning expected in Q4 2017.

08.22.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

D. E. Shaw Acquires Cuyama Solar Project from First Solar

40MW project adds to DESRI’s portfolio of PV assets.

08.17.17

Sun Chemical Releases 2016 Sustainability Report

Focuses on R&D efforts to develop new products and services that help customers improve eco-efficiency goals.

08.16.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Imec Reports Record 23.9% Conversion Efficiency on 4cm2 Perovskite/Silicon Solar Module

imec is the first to achieve a module-on-cell stack that outperforms the stand-alone silicon solar cell.

08.09.17

Breaking News | Personnel | Photovoltaics

SolarWindow Adds Fortune 100 Executive and Renewable Energy Innovator

David Gralnik has worked at Edison Energy, LLC, Jones Lang LaSalle, Honeywell, PG&E and Johnson Controls.

08.09.17

DuPont and Dow Merger Will Close Aug. 31, 2017

With all conditions satisfied, closing date is set for merger of equals.

08.07.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Meyer Burger Awarded Contract for DW 288 Series 3 Diamond Wire Cutting Technology

Contract is for $12.5 million from leading European brand of solar panels.

07.07.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

New Heliatek Solar Energy Facade Added to ENGIE’s Research Center

Heliatek developed the facade elements with its partners AGC and SVK.

07.03.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Solliance Joins Discussion on Solar Roadmap

Discusses roll-to-roll manufacturing, hybrid tandem solar, CIGS and perovskite-based solar technologies.

06.28.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Dyesol Ltd. Changes Name to Greatcell Solar Limited

Greatcell Solar Limited is a leader in developing, commercializing perovskite solar cells.

06.23.17

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

CSEM Reports 2016 Fiscal Results

Records $81 million in revenue as Swiss industry innovates.

06.19.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Universities

FSU Researchers Pushing Efficiency Limits of Solar Cells

Produced a new type of solar cell structure that increases light absorption, low energy light harvesting.

06.16.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

NWO Funds Development of Hybrid Tandem Solar Cells

Program’s goal is to develop knowledge of hybrid tandem solar cells with a conversion efficiency of 30% or more.

06.13.17

Breaking News | Personnel | Photovoltaics

First Solar Appoints Molly Joseph to Board of Directors

Joseph is CEO of UnitedHealthcare Global and EVP, global, of UnitedHealth Group.

06.12.17

Sun Chemical to Showcase Portfolio of Solutions for Biosensors, Medical Devices at MD&M East 2017

Will highlight SunTronic ECLIPSE conductive inks, resists, dielectrics and insulators and SunTronic NANOSILVER inks.

06.05.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Imec Presents Model for Energy Yield Prediction of PV Modules

Will introduce simulation software that accurately predicts the daily energy yield of solar cells and modules.

05.31.17

Sun Chemical to Showcase Portfolio of Advanced Materials at Display Week 2017

Will show liquid crystal and photoalignment materials, nanosilver and inks, conductive pastes and inks, tapes and adhesives.

05.23.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Midsummer Enjoys Record Year in 2016

Revenues nearly double for leading Swedish solar energy technology provider.

05.19.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

SolarWindow’s Electricity-Generating Glass Processed at Commercial Window Fabricator

Successfully processed through rigorous autoclave system for window glass lamination at a commercial window fabricator.

05.18.17

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

Strategic Investor Demonstrates Further Commitment to Ascent Solar

Hong Kong Boone Group Limited converts some of its holdings into common stock.

05.10.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

SolarWindow Transparent Electricity-Generating Window Coatings Pass Weather-Performance Testing

Successfully completes important freeze/thaw performance testing.

05.04.17

Sun Chemical to Showcase Technology Portfolio at IDTechEx Printed Electronics Europe 2017

Will highlight PE, PCB, EL, smart sensors and electronics manufacturing solutions.

05.03.17

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

First Solar, Inc. Announces 1Q 2017 Financial Results

Raises 2017 revenue, EPS, operating cash flow and net cash guidance.

05.03.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

CSEM Presents Simplified Fab Process for High-Efficiency Solar Cells

EPFL, CSEM researchers to show new method of creating crystalline solar cells with electrical contacts at the rear.

04.27.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Solliance is Partner of Solar Boat Twente

Solar Boat Twente is the first boat that fully operates on energy from thin film solar cells.

04.21.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Hanergy, Solliance Team Up for SolaRoad

First product that parties aim to bring to large scale industrial manufacturing is pavement with integrated solar cells.

04.20.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Experts Outline Pathway for Generating Up to Ten Terawatts of Power from Sunlight by 2030

Goal of using the sun to provide a significant fraction of global electricity demand is far from being realized.

04.19.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Flex Launches Renewable Energy Storage Solution

Integrates solar and wind power into energy grid with a versatile energy storage platform.

04.19.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Midsummer Offers Complete BIPV Metal Roof Systems

Developed a rapid process for the production of flexible thin film solar cells.

04.19.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Imec Develops Bifacial n-PERT Solar Cell with a Record 22.8% Front-Side Efficiency

Bifacial solar cells capture light on both sides of the cell.

04.19.17

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

NREL’s New Perovskite Ink Opens Window for Quality Cells

Ink could be deposited onto the substrate by either spin-coating or blade-coating methods.

04.17.17

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

Ascent Solar Announces FY2016 Results

Company posted net revenue of $1.75 million in 2016, a decline of approximately 73.2% from 2015.

04.17.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Imec and Solliance’s Perovskite PV Modules Achieve 12.4%

Technology is developed with industrially applicable processes.

04.11.17

OE-A Elects New International Board of Directors

New OE-A Board to represent the entire international value chain of organic and printed electronics.

04.10.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Sweden’s Minister of EU Affairs and Trade Visits Midsummer

Midsummer has been named as one of Sweden’s and Europe’s fastest growing technology companies several times.

04.07.17

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

First Solar to Review Alternatives for Sale of Interests in 8point3 Energy Partners.

Remains committed to utility-scale project development business.

04.06.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

NREL Releases New Study on Residential Solar Costs

New report shines light on installed costs and deployment barriers for residential solar PV with energy storage.

04.03.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

First Solar to Deliver 48.5MW Manildra Solar Film in Australia

Company’s installed capacity to surpass 400MW in Australia.

03.28.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

First Solar Begins Operation of 250MW Moapa Southern Paiute Solar Project

Renewable energy power plant is the first ever utility-scale solar power plant to be built on tribal land.

03.20.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Solliance Sets World Record for Roll-to-Roll Produced Perovskite-Based Solar Cells

Cells record a stabilized efficiency of 12.6%.

03.10.17

Experience the World of Printed Electronics at LOPEC 2017

Printed electronics are increasingly finding their way into everyday lives.

03.07.17

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

PARC Showcases Seven Energy Breakthroughs at ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit

Shows energy innovations for IoT, smart buildings and cities, digital manufacturing, solar and more.

03.01.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Ascent Solar Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification

Certified as a company that has developed, implemented and maintains a Quality Management System.

02.24.17

CPES2017 Unveils More than 30 Keynotes, Industry Speakers

Conference includes talks by Unilever, CABA, AFELIM, Sun Chemical and NovaCentrix.

02.22.17

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

First Solar Announces 4Q, Full Year 2016 Financial Results

Reports net sales of $3.0 billion for 2016, and $480 million for the fourth quarter.

02.21.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Photosol Selects First Solar to Power Utility-Scale PV Plants in France

First Solar modules have 67% lower CO2 footprint than crystalline silicon modules.

02.17.17

Intelligent Packaging, Flexible Solar Cells and More at LOPEC 2017

LOPEC will be held at Messe München from March 28-30.

02.15.17

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

Ascent Solar Secures $20 Million New Funding

Gains investment from Hong Kong Boone Group Limited.

02.15.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

First Solar Awarded 140MW Module Supply Contract for Australia’s Largest Solar Project

It will utilize more than 1,167,000 First Solar advanced thin-film photovoltaic modules.

02.09.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Prime Road Group, First Solar Complete 18MW of Solar Farms in Thailand

Project utilizes more than 158,500 First Solar thin-film photovoltaic modules.

02.08.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

SolarWindow Wins 2017 BIG Innovation Award

Business Intelligence Group honors SolarWindow for approach to generating energy.

02.07.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

NREL Research Pinpoints Promise of Polycrystalline Perovskites

Reports that surface recombination limits performance of polycrystalline perovskite solar cells.

02.06.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Midsummer Receives Order for DUO Thin Film Solar Cell Manufacturing System

System will manufacture lightweight CIGS flexible panels.

01.30.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

ENGIE, EnergyVille Collaborate on Future Smart Energy Systems

Goal is to create new solutions for the energy market, beginning with the connected home.

01.27.17

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

Ascent Solar CEO Increases Equity Stake to More Than 20%

Tertius Financial Group demonstrates commitment to Ascent Solar.

01.20.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

SolarWindow Develops Electricity-Generating Flexible Glass

Created a bendable glass ‘veneer’ as thin as a business card which generates electricity.

01.20.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Ascent Solar to Supply Thin-Film Modules for Advanced Aerospace Application

Clinches $516,000 contract for high altitude aerospace application.

01.19.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Ascent Solar, EnerPlex Exhibit at 2017 CES Trade Show

Shows EnerPlex chargers, aerospace and military applications.

01.18.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

NREL Announces Third Round of Start-Ups for Wells Fargo IN2 Program

Companies will receive up to $250,000 from Wells Fargo and technical support from NREL.

01.13.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

CPEIA, NRC to Hold March 7 OPV Workshop

Workshop will explore the state of this industry and the level of technical and commercial activity in Canada.

01.12.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Heliatek to Exhibit at CES in Las Vegas and BAU in Munich

Heliatek will be exhibiting at two upcoming shows in the US and Europe.

12.19.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions | Universities

Ultrathin Protective Layer Brings More Stability to Perovskite Solar Cell

A few nanometers of a thin layer of aluminum oxide protects a perovskite solar cell against humidity.

12.16.16

LOPEC 2017 Looks to Make Visions a Reality with Printed Electronics

March 28-30 conference in Munich will feature talks by Samsung, AU Optronics and other industry leaders.

12.15.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Developing Solar Power and Heat Generating Windows Wins Smart Initiative Award

CPI, Merck and Polysolar Create New Materials such as Solar Glazing Window Panels.

12.13.16

OE-A to Show How PE is Technology of the Future and in Daily Life at CES 2017

Will demonstrate numerous application opportunities in consumer electronics at CES 2017.

12.09.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

CSEM is Technology Partner for the SolarStratos Solar Airplane

Raphaël Domjan intends reach the stratosphere without using any other form of ‘fuel.’

12.09.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

SolarWindow to Expand Products with Paper-Thin Flexible Glass that Generates Electricity

Expanding product development to include applying its electricity-generating coatings onto flexible glass.

12.08.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Ascent’s Lightweight Thin-Film Solar Selected for Further Evaluation for Deep Space Missions

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is examining technology for an upcoming mission to Jupiter.

12.08.16

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Flexible Protection for Smart Building and Facade Components

Successful conclusion of flex 25 enables novel fluoropolymer film applications on buildings and facades.

12.01.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Ascent Solar Expands Retail Footprint to Over 1,600 Verizon Wireless Premium Stores

Increases sales, visibility of its EnerPlex brand.

12.01.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

High Renewable Electricity Growth Continued in 2015

US renewable electricity grew to 13.8% of total electricity generation during the past year.

11.29.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Ascent Solar Ranked No. 189 in Deloitte’s 2016 Technology Fast 500

Ascent Solar grew 446% during this period.

11.22.16

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

Ascent Solar Announces 3Q 2016 Financial Results

Gross shipments for the period were $1.1 million, but net revenue booked for the same period was limited to $453,000,

11.17.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Solaxess Awarded a Zurich Climate Prize 2016

CSEM start-up develops white and colored solar panels with no visible cells or connections.

11.10.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

NREL Technologies Honored at R&D 100 Awards Ceremony

Recognized for pump, battery testers.

11.07.16

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

First Solar, Inc. Announces 3Q 2016 Financial Results

Report net sales of $688 million, GAAP earnings per share of $1.49.

11.04.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

First Solar, MCE Sign Power Purchase Agreement

Community choice aggregator taps into 40MWAC first phase of Little Bear Solar Project.

11.01.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

ADPV Signs Joint Development Contract with Solliance

Aim is stable, reproducible and industrial upscalable electro-plated CIGS with efficiencies above 15%.

10.28.16

CPEIA Welcomes Henkel AG & Co. as a New Member

Henkel Electronic Materials has been a key materials supplier in the printable electronics industry.

10.28.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

SolarWindow Surpasses Milestone for Manufacturing Electricity-Generating Windows

Successfully performed under test conditions designed to simulate pressure, temperatures of ‘autoclave’ processes.

10.27.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Ascent Solar’s EnerPlex Recognized for Excellence in Marketing

Receives three MARCOM Awards from AMCP.

10.24.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

ARMOR Launches Production of Flexible PV Films

ASCA is a semi-transparent film that is flexible, ultra-light and made from organic compounds.

10.21.16

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

Ascent Solar Secures New Funding

Enters into agreement with new accredited investor for the private placement of $1 million.

10.20.16

IDTechEx Announces Winners of Launchpad Initiative in Santa Clara

Launchpad winners will show their innovations to more than 3000 attendees.

09.28.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Stacked Perovskite/CIGS Solar Module Achieves 17.8% Efficiency

For the first time, this tandem module surpasses the highest efficiencies of separate perovskite and CIGS modules.

09.28.16

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

Ascent Solar Secures New Funding

Secures private placement of $1.35 million of the company’s newly designated Series J 10% Convertible Preferred Stock.

09.26.16

Breaking News | Financial News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

Heliatek Raises €80 Million

Will finance large manufacturing expansion and support worldwide market development.

09.22.16

Printed Electronics Market Growing, with Revenue Forecast at $43 Billion by 2020

LOPEC 2017 will be held from March 28-30, 2017, in Munich, Germany, and will highlight latest achievements.

09.21.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Solaxess, ISSOL Introduce First White Solar Panels Available on the Market

ISSOL has a capacity of 100,000 square meters per year.

09.20.16

LOPEC 2017 Announces Call for Papers

Conferemce will be held March 28-30, 2017 in Munich, Germany.

09.15.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions | Universities

ERC Starting Grant to Improve Efficiency, Cost and Stability of Thin-Film Solar Cells

Bart Vermang, researcher at IMOMEC, imec’s associated lab at the Hasselt University, receives €2 million grant.

09.14.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Development Begins on World’s First Electricity-Generating Windows

Designed for retrofitting existing homes and commercial buildings.

09.06.16

Breaking News | Personnel | Photovoltaics

First Solar Announces Board Transition

Former CEO James Hughes has stepped down from the board.

09.06.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Heliatek Successfully Implements Second Phase of BIOPV Pilot Project in Singapore

HeliaFilm is being rigorously tested under the tropical weather conditions of Singapore.

08.30.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

EPFL, CSEM Develop Solution for Storing Solar Energy

Method uses commercially available solar cells and none of the usual rare metals.

08.26.16

Breaking News | Personnel | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Moe Khaleel to Lead ORNL’s Energy and Environmental Sciences Directorate

EESD) portfolio includes biological and environmental research.

08.23.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

EnerPlex’s Kickr 7 FL Wins Multiple ‘Best of Show’ Awards

World’s lightest consumer solar charger honored at the 2016 Outdoor Retailer Show.

08.18.16

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

Ascent Solar Announces 2Q 2016 Financial Results

Total revenue for 1H 2016 was $966,000, compared to $2.89 million reported for 1H 2015.

08.16.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

First Solar Connects 130 MW to the Grid in India

Self-developed projects now total 150MWAC.

08.15.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

ORNL Optimizes Formula for Cadmium-Tellurium Solar Cells

Adding optimum amount of selenium could help increase efficiency to levels approaching the theoretical limit of 30% to 33%.

08.15.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

First Solar Wins 160MW of Module Contracts in Turkey

Turkish energy companies select First Solar modules to power projects.

08.11.16

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

First Solar Announces 2Q 2016 Financial Results

Reports net sales of $934 million, GAAP earnings per share of $0.13.

08.05.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

NREL Technique Leads to Improved Perovskite Solar Cells

Treating perovskite solar cells with a specific solution of methyl ammonium bromide would repair defects, improve efficiency.

08.01.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

SolarWindow Shows ‘Invisible System’ for Transporting Electricity on Electricity-Generating Window

SolarWindow Intra-Connection is virtually invisible to the human eye at approximately 50 micrometers wide.

07.26.16

Breaking News | Personnel | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions | Universities

NREL’s Kurtz, Tegen Honored for Clean Energy Leadership

Receive honors from the US Clean Energy Education & Empowerment (C3E) program.

07.25.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

RWE Installs Organic Solar Film from Heliatek on Biogas Plant

HeliaFilm solar films with a total installed power of 5.40 kWp were mounted onto the profiled steel façade panels.

07.05.16

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Photovoltaics

Osram Presents Flexible OLEDs for Vehicle Lighting

Develops a rear light module from a single flexible OLED as part of the R2D2 project.

07.05.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

First Solar Shifts Malaysian Production Capacity to Series 5 Assembly

TetraSun product line discontinued to accommodate reallocation.

07.05.16

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

SolarWindow Raises More than $4.3 Million to Further Commercialization

Looks to build strategic partnerships with glass, energy, chemical and building industries.

06.27.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Heliatek Deploys with Kandil Steel on First Large BIOPV Project on African Continent

Kandil Steel is the leading steel provider in Egypt.

06.26.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Novel Bifacial Cell Technology to Enhance Energy Yield of PV Modules

Offers a rear cell efficiency close to the efficiency measured from the front of the cell.

06.20.16

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Heliatek Joins European Funded PVme Project

Goal is to develop power generating facade elements for next generation buildings.

06.14.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

EnerPlex Kickr IV Listed as Best New Gear by Men’s Health

Kickr IV is a compact portable solar charger built for performance.

06.08.16

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

Ascent Solar Announces Reverse Stock Split

Announces a one-for-twenty reverse stock split of the company’s common stock.

06.01.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Imec, Solliance Partners Present First Semi-Transparent Perovskite Modules

Achieves power conversion efficiencies up to 12%.

05.30.16

Coatema at drupa 2016

Will present a live demonstration of Smartcoater, introduce new joint brand Temicoat for pioneering printed nano structures.

05.23.16

Breaking News | Personnel | Photovoltaics

Christophe Ballif Wins 2016 Becquerel Prize

Award recognizes outstanding contributions by an individual to the development of solar power.

05.23.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

EnerPlex Expands European Presence

Total UK penetration is now more than 280 retail stores.

05.19.16

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

Sunflower Project Honored at LOPEC 2016

‘OPV living room’ selected as best publicly funded project demonstrator.

05.16.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Ascent Solar Announces 1Q 2016 Financial Results

EnerPlex products’ retail footprint more than doubles, including more than 1,000 Verizon Wireless Retail locations nationwide

05.13.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Solliance Realizes First Upscaled Perovskite-Based PV Module with 10% Efficiency

Apart from the electrodes currently used, all layers can be processed in ambient environment.

05.09.16

Photovoltaics

Heliatek Wins GreenTec Production Award

Honored for its vacuum roll-to-roll production process used to manufacture HeliaFilm organic solar film.

05.04.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

EnerPlex Doubles Retail Footprint in Verizon Wireless Premium Retail Stores

Adds more than 550 stores via partnership With GoWireless.

05.02.16

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

First Solar Announces First Quarter 2016 Financial Results

Company records net sales of $848 million, earnings per share of $1.66.

05.01.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

NREL Finds Nanotube Semiconductors Well-Suited for PV Systems

Can potentially convert sunlight to electricity or fuels without losing much energy.

04.26.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

SolarWindow Process Breakthrough Generates Electricity for Next Generation Skyscraper Glass

Tests have produced favorable outcomes for glass-to-glass lamination processes.

04.26.16

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics

Heliatek, SVK Win Prize for Best New Product at LOPEC 2016

Honored for active building facade element by Heliatek and SVK.

04.25.16

Ultra-Thin Glass is Up and Coming

Focus of recent activities is sheet-to-sheet coatings on large-area ultra-thin glass.

04.22.16

Personnel | Photovoltaics

SEIA CEO Stepping Down After 12 Years of Leadership

SEIA will name an interim leader and begin the executive search process before Rhone Resch's departure.

04.15.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Imec, Crystal Solar Demonstrate 22.5% nPERT Si Solar Cells on Kerfless Epitaxial Wafers

Crystal Solar’s kerfless wafers substantially reduce the cost of Si solar cells.

04.15.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

EnerPlex Reaches Exclusive Agreement With KOMSA Kommunikation Sachsen AG

KOMSA is one of Germany’s largest distributors.

04.14.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

First Solar, Silicon Ranch Build on Strategic Partnership

More than 230MW in new supply agreement.

04.14.16

OE-A Announces Winners of OE-A Competition, LOPEC Start-up Forum

Innovative ideas, start-up companies offered platform at LOPEC 2016.

04.13.16

LOPEC 2016 Enjoys Growth

Printed electronics is seen as a key technology of the future.

04.11.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

SolarWindow Technologies Posts Video on Lab

Video shows collaborative R&D taking place at the US DoE’s NREL labs.

03.31.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Panasonic Joins Solliance as Industrial Partner

Program concerns roll-to-roll processes for large scale production of flexible perovskite solar cells.

03.21.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

NREL’s Capabilities Boost a Wide Range of Innovative ARPA-E Research

NREL’s ARPA-E funded projects range from solar cell to wind turbine innovation.

03.21.16

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

Ascent Solar Announces FY2015 Results

Net revenue of $6.54 million represents approximately 23% growth over FY2014,

03.14.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

First Solar Reaches 5GW of O&M Assets

Surpasses the next nearest O&M provider by approximately 1.8GW.

03.11.16

Displays and Lighting | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Seven Patents from FP7 EU Project to Develop Cheaper Lighting and Flexible Solar Cells

EU project TREASORES finishes successfully.

03.11.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Ascent Solar Announces Breakthroughs on New High-Voltage Solar Products

Looking to meet growing demands of the high altitude and space markets.

03.09.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

SolarWindow Enters into Third Phase of Technology Development Agreement with NREL

Collaboration to commercialize transparent electricity-generating coatings, turning buildings into ‘power generators.'

03.08.16

Conductive Inks and Coatings | Displays and Lighting | Photovoltaics | Touch Screens

Cambrios Technologies Executes an Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors

Sale of high technology production facility and intellectual property.

03.07.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

CHEOPS Looks to Make PV Cells More Efficient, Less Costly

Cells will use perovskite PV technology.

03.01.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions | Universities

NREL Collaboration Boosts Potential for CdTe Solar Cells

Working with WSU, UT to improve maximum voltage available from a CdTe solar cell.

03.01.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

First Solar EPC Surpasses 6GW of Global Installed Capacity

First Solar is installing approximately 30 to 40 MWDC per week on 2GWDC of active projects around the world.

02.26.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

First Solar Achieves Cell Conversion Efficiency World Record

Thin film CdTe record 22.1% research cell continues performance advancement trend.

02.25.16

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

Ascent Solar Common Stock to Transition from NASDAQ to OTCQB Venture Market

Expects its common stock to begin trading on OTCQB effective Feb. 25, 2016, under its current trading symbol ASTI.

02.24.16

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

First Solar Announces 4Q, Full Year 2015 Financial Results

Record annual net sales of $3.6 billion for 2015, with 4Q net sales of $942 million.

02.24.16

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

SolarWindow Technologies Announces Limited Time Direct to Investors Offering

Company is using SEC’s Rule 506(c) for its current offering.

02.24.16

Nominations Open for Printed Electronics Now's 2015 Product of the Year

Nominations will be open until Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016, with the top five nominees being put up for a vote among our readers.

David Savastano 02.15.16

CPES2016 Unveils Keynote Speaker Lineup

Global leaders chart next big tech growth sector.

02.08.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Heliatek Sets New OPV World Record Efficiency of 13.2%

Has improved from 3% to more than 13% efficiency over the last 10 years.

02.08.16

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Photovoltaics

PV Nano Cell Named in the Global Cleantech 100 Ones to Watch List

Fernando de la Vega will present on Sicrys nanometric conductive digital inks at Cleantech Forum.

02.01.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Ascent Solar Announces Strongest Quarterly Product Revenue in Corporate History

Preliminary Q4 2015 net revenue of $2.4 million represents approximately 90% growth over 3Q 2015.

02.01.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Imec, Total Extend Collaboration on Next Generation Silicon Solar Cells

Future R&D will build upon breakthroughs, such as 22.5% large area two-side contacted n-type PERT solar cells.

01.26.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

First Solar Completes Australia’s Largest Utility‐scale Solar Plants

Solar cements a leading position in Australia’s energy mix.

01.25.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Heliatek to Participate at the World Economic Forum in Davos

Heliatek was recognized last year as one of the World Economic Forum’s Technology Pioneers.

01.22.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Ascent Solar Extends Relationship With Existing Investor with $7 Million Stock Offering

Funding to supplement previously announced committed equity line.

01.21.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

First Solar, California Utility Sign Agreements for 500MW

Power to come from projects in California, Nevada and Arizona.

01.21.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

NREL Theorizes Defects Could Improve Solar Cells

Finding the right defect was key to the process.

01.15.16

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Photovoltaics | Product Releases

Heraeus Photovoltaics Offers New Metallization Pastes with Silver Powders

Implemented a multi-supplier sourcing strategy.

01.14.16

Breaking News | Personnel | Photovoltaics

SolarWindow Appoints Patrick Sargent VP of Product Development and Engineering

Will guide scale-up, pre-industrial processing of SolarWindow technologies needed for commercialization.

01.12.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Renewable Energy Yielded Sizable Benefits, Other Impacts in 2013

Results show $2.2 billion from reduced greenhouse gas emissions, $5.2 billion from air pollution reduction.

01.08.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

skytron energy Partners with Strata Solar in the US

Partnership aims to connect nearly 200 projects totaling 1.4 GWp by mid-2016.

01.07.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

NREL, CSEM Set New Efficiency Record with Dual-Junction Solar Cell

Newly certified record conversion efficiency reaches 29.8%.

01.05.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

EnerPlex Announces Retail Partnership With eBags

Portable chargers will help travelers stay connected.

01.04.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Product Releases

EnerPlex to Debut New Products at CES 2016

Will launch Kickr Mini and Jumpr Fit series.

12.18.15

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Ascent Solar Awarded US Patent

Patent covers the company’s solar manufacturing process.

12.15.15

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions | Suppliers News

Solliance, Holst Centre Launch New R2R Pilot Production Tool

Tool is designed for flexible solar cells and large area electronics.

12.15.15

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

First Solar Announces Full Year 2016 Guidance

Estimates net sales of $3.9 to $4.1 billion, with an ending 2016 net cash of $2.0 to $2.3 billion.

12.10.15

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

EPFL Achieves 21% Efficiency for Perovskites

The new conversion efficiency eclipses the previous record of 20.1%.

12.08.15

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

NREL Research Advances Understanding of Photoelectrodes

Developed a new probe that could lead to a better photoelectrochemical cell.

12.04.15

Sun Chemical Creates New Advanced Materials Division

Will cover areas including inkjet, printed electronics, automotive, architectural and industrial coatings.

12.03.15

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

MilPak E Now Available for Purchase by the US Government

Ascent Solar Awarded GSA Schedule 56.

12.03.15

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

SolarWindow Appoints Curtis Watkins as VP of Energy Markets and Utilities

Former Duke Energy veteran and power grid expert to help propel growth of SolarWindow.

12.01.15

IDTechEx Announces Printed Electronics USA 2015 Award Winners

ARMOR SAS, Engineered Materials Systems, Inc., Division of Nagase & Company among the honorees.

11.30.15

LOPEC 2016 Showcases Printed Electronics from Research to Application

Focus will be on automotive industry, consumer electronics and wearables.

11.30.15

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

Heliatek Receives Renewable Energy Design Award 2015

HeliaFilm was recognized at the Elektra European Electronics Industry Awards in London.

11.30.15

Organic and Printed Electronics Industry Expects Increase of 18% in Sales Revenue

Nearly 80% of OE-A Business Survey participants expect a significant increase in sales revenue in the PE industry.

11.23.15

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

NREL Estimates Economically Viable US Renewable Generation

Renewable energy generation is economically viable in many parts of the US.

11.19.15

Breaking News | Personnel | Photovoltaics

Ascent Solar Wins Second R&D 100 Award

Company is honored for its MilPak Solar Platform.

11.16.15

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Hanwha Q CELLS Q.ANTUM Cell Achieves 19.1% Efficiency

Achieved cell efficiency gains of 1.4% using 1366’s Direct Wafer products in seven months’ time.

11.13.15

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

Ascent Solar Secures New Equity Investment of Up to $35 Million

Expects to fully repay existing senior secured convertible note by January 2016.

11.12.15

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

SolarWindow Develops Invisible Wires for Transparent Electricity Generation on Glass

Latest SolarWindow process breakthrough revolutionizes transmission of electricity on glass with wires as thin as human hair.

11.03.15

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

First Solar Installs Final Modules at Broken Hill Solar Plant

To date, 677,760 of First Solar’s advanced PV modules have been installed.

10.13.15

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Community Solar Projects to Benefit from First Solar/CEC Supply Agreement

First projects introduce concept of community solar to nearly one million users.

10.13.15

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions | Universities

Research by TU Delft, Solliance Provides Insight into Long-term Stability of Solar Cells

Degradation of solar cells can be accelerated, monitored in real time.

10.05.15

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

EnerPlex Continues Rapid Retail Footprint Expansion

Deal with TCC, the nation’s largest Verizon premium wireless retailer, adds 156 stores.

10.05.15

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

First Solar Receives Construction Loan for Utility-scale Solar Plants

Will develop solar power plants in Japan.

10.01.15

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Australia’s First Commercial Diesel Displacement Solar Plant Starts Operation

PV project supplies renewable energy to remote mining operation.

09.29.15

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Fraunhofer FEP Highlights Large-Area Decorative Solid-State Thin Films on Metal Surfaces

Showcases decorative solid-state thin films for metallic coverings and facades.

09.24.15

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

SolarWindow to Broaden Market with Expanded Line for Generating Electricity on Glass

Latest SolarWindow products to turn existing commercial glass on tall towers into electricity generating windows.

09.23.15

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

First Solar, skytron energy Add PV Plant Performance with EMEA Operations Center

New facility in Berlin to monitor, optimize energy yield, PV power plant profitability.

09.18.15

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Hanwha Q CELLS Strengthens Business in France

Adds Hanwha Q CELLS SAS, headquartered in Aix-en-Provence, France.

09.17.15

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Imec to Present Research at EU PVSEC

New record achievements on next-generation solar cells, smart solar modules to be shown at EU PVSEC 2015.

09.15.15

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

Asia’s Largest BIOPV Installation of HeliaFilm Completed in Singapore

Phase 1 successfully installed on Seletar Walkway.

09.14.15

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

EnerPlex Generatr 100 Wins Best of Show Award

Earns Most Versatile Charging Accessory honor during CTIA Super Mobility Conference.

09.11.15

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

CSEM Adds PV Building Facade for CSEM

PV modules are composed of high-efficiency bifacial solar cells.

09.10.15

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

NREL Industry Growth Forum Attracts Clean Energy Startups and Investors

Forum to feature business presentations from 30 clean energy startups.

09.08.15

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Ascent Solar to Fully Redeem Outstanding Senior Secured Convertible Notes

Begins new fixed-rate convertible debt with new investors.

09.08.15

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Southern Company Subsidiary Acquires System’s Largest Solar Project

Acquires controlling interest in 300MW Desert Stateline Facility in California.

09.04.15

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Semprius Among 11 Solar Projects Funded by U.S.

High performance solar projects awarded a total of $24 million by ARPA-E.

09.01.15

Breaking News | Personnel | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Wirth Chair Honors NREL’s Dan Arvizu

Dr. Dan Arvizu honored for longtime leadership at the Energy Department’s NREL.

09.01.15

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

SolarWindow Announces Revenue, Industry Partnership Initiatives

Webcast explains the build-out of commercial SolarWindow products.

08.21.15

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Product Releases

PowerFilm Introduces HelioVault Project

HelioVault is the world’s first mobile, high-capacity, portable power bank.

08.21.15

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

Ascent Solar Announces Q2 2015 Results

Reports revenue of $2.2 million, approximately 235% growth quarter over quarter

08.14.15

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Heliatek Awarded as Technology Pioneer by World Economic Forum

Company is a leader in the field of organic electronics energy, holding the world record efficiency of 12%.

08.06.15

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

First Solar Announces 2Q 2015 Financial Results

Reports net sales of $896 million, net cash of $1.5 billion.

08.04.15

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Product Releases

PowerFilm Announces New LightSaver Product Line

Durable, compact and lightweight systems are part of a solar charging system.

08.03.15

Breaking News | Mergers and Acquisitions | Photovoltaics

SunEdison, TerraForm Power to Acquire Vivint Solar for $2.2 Billion

Accelerates SunEdison’s expansion to become leading global residential and commercial solar provider.

08.01.15

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Amcor Expands Availability of Lightweight, Flexible Solar Front Sheets Made from Solvay’s Halar EC

Eliminates structural weight limitations, rigidity imposed by glass, improves integration of PV modules into complex shapes.

07.20.15

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Imec Makes Steady Progress on Perovskite PV Module

Reaches a record 11 percent conversion efficiency.

07.13.15

LOPEC 2016 Issues Call for Papers

Printed electronics conference scheduled from April 5-7, 2016 in Munich.

07.09.15

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Ascent Solar Announces Preliminary Q2 2015 Results

Shows revenue of $2.2 million, approximately 233% growth over Q1 2015.

07.09.15

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Joint Project Develop New Coating Process for Plastic Films

Fraunhofer FEP helps create modular process that makes plastic film coating highly efficient.

07.09.15

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EnerPlex Launches Aggressive European Expansion

Products now available in 172 Maplin Electronics stores across the UK.

07.06.15

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Fraunhofer ISE Expands Range of R&D with New Site

Storage, heat transformation technologies are important pillars of the energy transformation.

07.06.15

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CEA Tech, Fraunhofer ISE Strengthen Cooperation in Virtual Lab

Virtual Lab specializes in ultra-high efficiency solar cells from Europe.

06.26.15

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REC to Enter Markets in Africa

Looking to bring power to the world’s sunniest continent.

06.25.15

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First Solar to Power 200MW PV Project in Dubai

Solar plant will be the largest facility of its kind in the Middle East.

06.23.15

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8point3 Energy Partners Announces Pricing of IPO

New entity is a yieldco formed by First Solar and SunPower Corporation.

06.19.15

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Dyesol Joins Solliance as Industrial Partner

Provides access to processing equipment, expertise suited to the commercialization of PSC technology on steel.

06.18.15

OE-A Elects New Board of Directors

New OE-A board represents the entire international value chain of organic and printed electronics.

06.17.15

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Imec Presents Perovskite PV Module with 8 Percent Conversion Efficiency

Perovskite solar cells seen as promising material for thin film solar cells.

06.15.15

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First Solar Achieves World Record 18.6 Percent Thin Film Module Conversion Efficiency

First Solar demonstrates record module that is more efficient than the best multi-crystalline module recorded for first time.

06.15.15

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

Fraunhofer ISE Starts NexWafe GmbH, a New Spin-Off Company

Kerfless wafer technology to bring cost of PV down, reduce waste.

06.12.15

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Imec Presents Large Area Crystalline Silicon n-PERT Solar Cell with Record 22.5 Percent Efficiency

It is highest efficiency for two-side-contacted solar cell processed on six inch commercially available n-type Cz-Si wafers.

06.11.15

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Innovative Modular Process Makes Plastic Film Coating Highly Efficient

To meet the requirements of various applications, films must be processed and coated.

06.11.15

PV Nano Cell Announces Further Expansion into U.S. Market

Sicrys silver and copper nano-metric digital inks may help accelerate adoption of printed electronics.

06.08.15

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Breakthrough for Low-Cost High-Speed Commercial Production of SolarWindow Worldwide

Products could be commercially produced at industrial centers in diverse climates.

06.08.15

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EnerPlex Products Now Available at Select Sports Authority Stores

Nationwide launch of its EnerPlex products in 100 select Sports Authority stores.

06.08.15

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PowerFilm, Inc. Collaborates on the in2white Project

Provided power needed to capture 35 hours of photography on Mont Blanc.

06.08.15

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NREL’s Economic Impact Tops $872 Million

CU-Boulder researchers calculate the benefits of national laboratory dedicated to clean energy.

06.04.15

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OPV Opens Up New Architectural Opportunities

German pavilion at Expo 2015 showcases the advantages of organic photovoltaics.

06.01.15

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Hanergy Renewable Energy Exhibition Center Opens in Beijing

Center showcases how mobile energy drives green development.

05.22.15

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HeliaFilm Installed on Concrete Facade

Offers promise as tomorrow’s clean and green power supply.

05.21.15

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Hanergy Releases Thin-film Charging Products

Products enable power supply through mobile energy.

05.21.15

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SolarWindow Creates Easy Power Connection System for Its Transparent Electricity-Generating Windows

Module interconnects is key for new construction, retrofit on skyscrapers and tall towers

05.19.15

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First Solar, OrionGroup Announce JV for Solar Development in the Philippines

Will address commercial, industrial self-generation market

05.19.15

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NREL Supports China PV Investment and Financing Alliance

Collaboration will open capital for solar deployment

05.15.15

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Silicon Ranch Selects First Solar Technology for Aerojet Rocketdyne Project

12MWAC facility will be largest PV solar installation in Arkansas

05.05.15

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Heliatek Showing HeliaFilm Organic Solar Film at Universal Exhibition in Milan

AGC Glass Europe will showcase BIOPV solution

05.01.15

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C3nano Acquires Aiden Co. Ltd. Korea, Asia’s Largest Manufacturer of Silver Nanowire

Deal enables rapid production at scale of new era technologies for the touch sensor and display industry.

05.01.15

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Solartek Joins Solliance Research Program for Thin Film Solar Modules

Offers Solliance partners interesting cooperation opportunities in and beyond Russia

04.25.15

Fraunhofer ISC Develops Innovative Materials for Future Products

Will showcase barrier materials, printed electronics, electrochromic films and smart materials

04.20.15

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First Solar Installs Final Module at Nyngan Solar Plant

Installed 1.36 million modules for Australia’s largest solar project

04.17.15

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Southern Company Subsidiary Acquires Fourth California Solar Project

First Solar sells controlling interest to 32 MW Lost Hills-Blackwell

04.16.15

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Ascent Solar Begins Supplying Lightweight Flexible Solar Panels for Unmanned Aircraft

Panels to be used on commercially-produced Silent Falcon unmanned aircraft

04.13.15

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PPG Aerospace Solar-Control Coatings Use Eggplant-Like Technology for Cooler Plane

Can reduce external aircraft skin temperatures up to 25°F

04.09.15

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SunEdison, Flextronics Expand Partnership

Includes manufacturing solar modules for North American market

04.09.15

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Printed Electronics for the Label Printer

Updates on added-value sector of functional printing for labels and packaging by FINAT

03.19.15

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First Solar, SunPower Announce Public Filing of Registration Statement for Proposed IPO of a YieldCo

8point3 Energy Partners will apply to list shares on NASDAQ Global Market

03.12.15

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SolarWindow Accelerates Product-Durability Testing Following Promising Early Results

Testing durability in an effort to meet or exceed warranty periods for commercial-grade IGUs installed on tall towers

03.10.15

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New Energy Becomes SolarWindow Technologies, Inc. with Name Change and New Identity

Develops see-through coatings capable of generating electricity on glass and flexible plastics

03.09.15

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Coating Under Atmospheric and Vacuum Conditions – An Innovative Combination

Fraunhofer FEP is examining EB coating processes under normal pressure

03.06.15

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