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May 10, 2013

A giant leap to commercialization of polymer solar cell
Ulsan, Korea (SPX) May 09, 2013
A polymer solar cell is a type of thin film solar cells made with polymers that produce electricity from sunlight by the photovoltaic effect. Most current commercial solar cells are made from a highly purified silicon crystal. The high cost of these silicon solar cells and their complex production process has generated interest in developing alternative photovoltaic technologies. Compared to silicon-based devices, PSCs are lightweight (which is important for small autonomous sensors), solution pro ... read more

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China warns EU against protectionism on solar panels Beijing urged the European Union on Thursday to avoid engaging in protectionism, after Brussels proposed an anti-dumping levy on imports of Chinese solar panels. ... more		EU readies heavy tariff on China solar panels: source The European Commission proposed Wednesday what an EU source said was an urgently needed anti-dumping levy on imports of Chinese solar panels, allegedly unfairly subsidised by a government that has retaliated in kind to similar moves. ... more		CO2 soon to be buried under North Sea oil platform From farms to court, climate-hit communities take on big polluters From predator to plate: Japan bear crisis sparks culinary craze		Helping to maximise the value of solar measurements Since its initial release in spring 2010, GL Garrad Hassan's Online Data Management (ODM) service has continued to grow and is currently used by clients in 34 countries worldwide with many hundreds ... more
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Scotland approves 640-foot prototype offshore wind turbine

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UK Ministry of Defense Deems Wind Towers a National Security Threat

China April auto sales up despite weak economy

Japan automakers step on profit accelerator

Electric car maker Tesla posts first profit

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China announces 'major' military drills around Taiwan

Israeli air force deploys first laser interception system

Iran says launches three satellites into space from Russia

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JinkoSolar Completes the Largest Rooftop PV System in a Desalination Plant

World's First Ski Area Fully Powered With On-Site Renewables

Microgrid Solar First In US To Install Restaurant Roof Made Entirely Of Solar Panels

Standard Solar Installs Fourth Aggregate Net-Metered Solar System

Smarter Specifying Of Components In The Solar Industry Ensure Long-Term Operational Reliability

Intersolar North America Spotlights Energy Storage Innovations

New material approach should increase solar cell efficiency

Cedarville University Announces Dedication of Large Solar Power Installation

Smarter specifying of components in the solar industry ensure long-term operational reliability

SolarReserve Expands International Development Activities into Latin America

Made in IBM Labs: Collaboration Aims to Harness the Energy of 2,000 Suns

US Bank and SolarCity Installing Solar Panels Over Carports And Rooftops

Solar Junction and IQE to Develop Satellite Solar Energy Cells

India challenges United States on solar industry subsidies

Solar3D Announces Patent Protection For Concept

Gov. Markell Helps Dedicate PSEG Milford Solar Farm

JinkoSolar Partners with University of Western Ontario to Power a Solar Car

SunEdison and Petrobras sign an agreement to build one of the largest solar PV plants in Brazil

Renewable energy thrives in Japan

Department of Energy Supports Smart Solar Deployment Through truSolar

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