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Research Team Assesses Environmental Impact of Organic Solar CellsRochester NY (SPX) Sep 21, 2010 Solar energy could be a central alternative to petroleum-based energy production. However, current solar-cell technology often does not produce the same energy yield and is more expensive to mass-produce. In addition, information on the total effect of solar energy production on the environment is incomplete, experts say. To better understand the energy and environmental benefits and detriments of solar power, a research team from Rochester Institute of Technology has conducted one of the first li ... read more |
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San Jose CA (SPX) Sep 06, 2010Silicon Genesis has announced that it has started production of solar wafers using its new high volume manufacturing PolyMax system. In an industry first, SiGen has produced 85 m thick, 156 mm square kerf-free monocrystalline silicon wafers. Kerf is the material converted into saw dust, inherent in all sawing processes. This achievement delivers the first true mono c-Si kerf-free wafering ... more 
Santa Clara CA (SPX) Sep 06, 2010MiaSole has announced that the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) independently confirmed the 14.3% efficiency of its large area production modules (1 square meter in size). 14.3% module efficiency is the highest independently confirmed efficiency for any commercial scale CIGS module technology. "We are pleased that we continue to make progress in ... more 
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Sep 06, 2010Photovoltaic system installations in the first half of 2010, estimated at 3 GWp, continue to consolidate Germany's position as the world's largest photovoltaic (PV) market and an attractive investment location for PV companies. In 2009, Germany accounted for approximately one of every two newly installed modules worldwide, with total installations at 3.8 GWp for the year. Germany Trade and ... more |
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California To Launch Next-Generation Feed-In Tariff For Solar EnergySan Francisco CA (SPX) Aug 30, 2010 The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has issued a proposed decision to launch a new renewable incentive program designed to drive mid-sized renewable energy development. This next-generation feed-in tariff program will require investor-owned California utilities to purchase electricity from renewable energy systems between 1 and 20 MW in size. Advocates at the Vote Solar Initiative and the Interstate Renewable Energy Counsel (IREC) applauded the CPUC for its innovative approach to hel ... read more |
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