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Record Makes Thin-Film Solar Cell Competitive With Silicon Efficiency Golden CO (SPX) Mar 26, 2008 
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory have moved closer to creating a thin-film solar cell that can compete with the efficiency of the more common silicon-based solar cell. The copper indium gallium diselenide thin-film solar cell recently reached 19.9 percent efficiency, setting a new world record for this type of cell. Multicrystalline ... read more |
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Renewable Energy Provider Reaches One-Megawatt Milestone
Bristol RI (SPX) Mar 26, 2008SolarWrights has announced that the completion of the 10.25 kW installation at the Kincaid residence in Stonington, CT brings their total installed residential solar electricity in the Northeast to over one-megawatt. President and founder, Robert Chew, views this as a milestone for both SolarWrights and the solar industry. "Reaching the one-megawatt mark is a tremendous accomplishment for ... more Substantial Improvement In Essential Cheap Solar Cell Process 
Delft, Netherlands (SPX) Mar 25, 2008A cheap alternative to silicon solar cells can be found in dye-sensitised solar cells. This type of cell imitates the natural conversion of sunlight into energy by, for instance, plants and light-sensitive bacteria. Annemarie Huijser has succeeded in substantially improving a process in this type of solar cell, which is similar to Grätzel cells. Huijser will receive her PhD on this subject from ... more Interest In Eagle Solar Roof Powered By Open Energy's SolarSave Integrated Solutions Soars 
Solana Beach CA (SPX) Mar 26, 2008Open Energy has announced that sales of the Eagle Solar Roof are quickly gaining momentum nationwide. The Eagle Solar Roof powered by Open Energy's SolarSave Integrated Solutions provides an environmentally sound and beautiful way for homeowners to save on their electricity costs. Embraced by both homeowners and builders alike for its appearance and performance, the comprehensive solar roof ... more California Ag Day Heats Up With PG And E's Solar-Powered Kitchen 
Sacramento CA (SPX) Mar 26, 2008Pacific Gas and Electric Company is providing the key ingredient for this year's California Ag Day -- the power of the sun -- to cook up a successful event recognizing the state's agricultural industry. Aligning with this year's theme of "Decisions Today will be Impacting Tomorrow," PG and E and Food Television Network's Guy Fieri will highlight and demonstrate the importance of renewable solar ... more Octillion Announces Streamlining Of Key Process In Development Of Nanopower Window Technology 
Auburn Hills MI (SPX) Mar 25, 2008Octillion has announced efforts to streamline the deposition of silicon nanoparticles on to glass, an important process in development of the Company's NanoPower Window technology, a novel transparent window capable of generating electricity. For the first time, while following previously established protocols for producing lab-scale prototypes, a traditionally time-consuming and cumbersom ... more |
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Littleton CO (SPX) Mar 25, 2008Ascent Solar Technologies has announced that it has been selected by the U.S. Air Force to continue development of a flexible thin-film tandem solar cell with a goal of achieving photovoltaic conversion efficiencies of 20%. A tandem solar cell is a combination of two cells stacked atop one another, with the top and bottom cells gathering energy from separate parts of the solar spectrum. Ta ... more Adept Technology Supplies Robotics To German Solar Cell Production Equipment Manufacturer 
Livermore CA (SPX) Mar 25, 2008Adept Technology has announced that its automation software, robotics and system products have been selected by SLS Solar Line Saxony as standard products for their automation equipment for solar cell production. SLS was established as a joint venture between Roth and Rau AG Germany and USK Karl Utz Sondermaschinen Germany to accelerate the production ... more Ground Broken For Fourth Largest Solar Power Facility In USA 
Falls Township PA (SPX) Mar 20, 2008Governor Edward G. Rendell said multi-million-dollar renewable energy projects, like the solar electricity generation plant he helped break ground on today in Bucks County, reinforce Pennsylvanias leadership in one of the nations fastest growing industries and highlight the potential for jobs and economic development. When this facility is up and running -- likely by September or October ... more Mitsubishi Electric Develops Solar Cell With World's Highest Conversion Efficiency Rate 
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Mar 20, 2008Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced its achievement of a world record photoelectric conversion efficiency rate of 18.6 percent in a 150-millimeter square practical use multi-crystalline silicon solar cell, an improvement of 0.6 percent over the company's previous record. ... more |
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Buffalo NY (SPX) Mar 19, 2008The Baltic country of Latvia will soon be home to the largest SolarWall system in Europe. 22,000 ft2 (2,100 m2) of solar panels, delivering more than 1 MW of thermal energy, have been specified for heating and ventilation purposes at a new warehousing and distribution complex in Latvia. The installation is scheduled to be completed by the end of the summer, and the system will displace more than ... more RoseStreet Labs Energy Announces Opening Of Full Spectrum Solar Cell Development Center 
Phoenix AZ (SPX) Mar 19, 2008RoseStreet Labs Energy announced the grand opening of its new solar cell development center in Phoenix, Arizona. This photovoltaic development center includes a full spectrum photovoltaic pilot line and also a laboratory for solar cell packaging and interconnection. RoseStreet Labs Energy is developing both thin film and multijunction high efficiency solar cells for both the concentrated ... more SPG Solar Launches GoSolarSonoma 
Novato CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2008Having just completed one of the most successful community discount programs in California as the exclusive solar provider for GoSolarMarin, SPG Solar responds to the requests of Sonoma County residents and offers GoSolarSonoma. The SPG Solar GoSolarSonoma Community Discount Program offers a 10-20% discount to Sonoma County homeowners interested in going solar. Ted Walsh, SPG Solar Sales ... more Clear Skies Solar - Designer of Innovative Solar Energy Solutions 
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2008Clear Skies Group has announced its new proprietary TetraPort Solar Energy Carport System, the most advanced system of its kind to enter the marketplace and the third in a series of cutting-edge solar solutions conceived and developed exclusively by Clear Skies Solar. Designed for corporations seeking to implement "green" practices while maintaining the architectural integrity and aesthetic ... more
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