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NREL Researchers Capture Excess Photon Energy to Produce Solar Fuels

April 14, 2017 Anand Gupta

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have developed a proof-of-principle photoelectrochemical cell capable of capturing excess photon energy normally lost to generating heat. Using quantum dots (QD) and a process called Multiple Exciton Generation (MEG), the NREL researchers were able to push the peak external quantum efficiency for hydrogen generation […]

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CalLab PV Modules Increases Measurement Precision to a Record 1.3 Percent

April 13, 2017 Anand Gupta

The calibration laboratory at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE has achieved a best value: Photovoltaic modules can now be calibrated with an even higher measurement precision of 1.3 percent. Repeatability lies at 0.4 percent. Measurement precision is a decisive factor for quality assurance in the module production and for investments in PV […]

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Amtech to Exhibit at SNEC 11th (2017) International Photovoltaic Power Generation Conference & Exhibition in Shanghai, China April 19-21, 2017

April 13, 2017 Anand Gupta

Amtech Systems, Inc., a global supplier of production equipment and related supplies for the solar, semiconductor, and LED markets, recently announced that its subsidiaries, Tempress Systems, R2D Automation, and SoLayTec, will exhibit at the 11th International Photovoltaic Power Generation Conference & Exhibition (SNEC 2017) April 19-21, 2017, in Shanghai, China at the Shanghai New International […]

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Construction Begins for Taiwan’s Largest Module Factory

April 12, 2017 Anand Gupta

The scale of module capacity in Taiwan is always limited due to weak demand from the downstream sectors. But as the new government proposed the plan to achieve 20GW by 2025, manufacturers become optimistic about the future demand. TSEC, Giga Solar, and many other manufacturers teamed up to establish the new PV module company – […]

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LINEX: New Inline Wet Process Equipment for Cleaning, Etching and Polishing by SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES

April 11, 2017 Anand Gupta

SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES provides complete inline automated dry-in/dry-out solutions for wet treatment of Si-wafers in standard, high-efficiency cell lines. SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES is introducing LINEX, the new inline wet process equipment for cleaning, alkaline & acidic etching, single side treatment, polish etch & PSG removal and inline ozone applications. This new LINEX wet processing technology will be […]

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BYD Launches R$150 Million Solar Panel Factory in Brazil

April 11, 2017 Anand Gupta

Renewable energy technology company BYD has launched a solar panel factory in the southeastern Brazilian city of Campinas, the country’s first zero ecosystem project. With an initial investment of R$150 million, the plant will have a production capacity of 200 megawatts and generate 360 jobs.BYD Brazil’s solar panels contain the exclusive state-of-the-art technology Double Glass. […]

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Material Innovation Reduces LCOE

April 10, 2017 Anand Gupta

Material Innovation Reduces LCOE….

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N-Type Bifacial Cell Technology, A Most Efficient Electricity Cost-Effective Solution

April 10, 2017 Anand Gupta

N-Type Bifacial Cell Technology, A Most Efficient Electricity Cost-Effective Solution….

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Heraeus Photovoltaics expands, now hiring 100 more to join global team to support integrated solution business

April 10, 2017 Anand Gupta

Heraeus Photovoltaics, a leading technology solution provider for the renewable energy industry, is on a strong expansion path. The company is going to hire 100 new employees around the world to support its business strategy to move from a paste supplier to an integrated solution provider. The positions Heraeus Photovoltaics is looking for are engineers and […]

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New GENERIS PVD Inline Sputter System for Processing of Heterojunction Solar Cells from SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES

April 7, 2017 Anand Gupta

SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES is introducing a completely new designed inline sputtering system for ITO and Ag, type GENERIS PVD. The Heterojunction cell technology (HJT) achieves conversion efficiencies of more than 22 % as well as reduced manufacturing costs. The newly developed GENERIS PVD system is a horizontal inline sputter tool designed for special requirements in photovoltaic […]

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