TSEC is undertaking trial production at a newly established solar cell production line featuring adjustable production using solar-grade crystalline silicon wafers of varying sizes, according to the company. While most Taiwan-based solar cell makers adopt M3-size solar wafers, TSEC’s new production line allows use of M3, M6, M12 and even 12-inch wafers, TSEC said. The […]
Spacewalking astronauts prep station for new solar wings
CAPE CANAVERAL: Spacewalking astronauts ventured out Sunday to install support frames for new, high-efficiency solar panels arriving at the International Space Station later this year. NASA’s Kate Rubins and Victor Glover emerged from the orbiting lab lugging 8-foot (2.5-meter) duffle-style bags stuffed with hundreds of pounds of mounting brackets and struts. The equipment was so […]