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November 13, 2013

Penn and Drexel Team Demonstrates New Paradigm for Solar Cell Construction
Philadelphia PA (SPX) Nov 13, 2013
For solar panels, wringing every drop of energy from as many photons as possible is imperative. This goal has sent chemistry, materials science and electronic engineering researchers on a quest to boost the energy-absorption efficiency of photovoltaic devices, but existing techniques are now running up against limits set by the laws of physics. Now, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University have experimentally demonstrated a new paradigm for solar cell construction whic ... read more

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PROINSO exhibits PV-DIESEL hybrid solutions at Intersolar India PROINSO will travel to Mumbai to attend Intersolar India, a major solar power industry show that is expected to attract over 8,500 trade members. It will be the fourth time PROINSO takes part ... more		IHS Boosts Solar Capital Spending Forecast as Market Conditions Continue to Improve Amid new signs that solar market conditions are improving and major suppliers are increasing production, IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS) is raising its forecast of photovoltaic (PV) capital spending. Glo ... more		HMV breaking ground on Wisconsin's first stand-alone utility-scale solar energy project Half Moon Ventures (HMV) has announced the groundbreaking on Wisconsin's first stand-alone utility scale solar energy project in the city of Jefferson, Wis. HMV awarded S and C Electric Company, a g ... more
				Midsummer develops high-efficiency process for cadmium-free CIGS on stainless steel Midsummer has developed a high speed process for manufacturing of CIGS solar cells utilising sputtering of all layers in the solar cell structure. Midsummer recently achieved a 15 per cent active ar ... more		Halfway to Crowdfunding Success for NRDC Solar Schools Inititave The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) campaign to bring solar power to more of America's school is nearly half way to its crowdfunding target and three cities - Los Angles, Philadelphia and C ... more

Compliance with EU-China trade deal critical for PV industry Trina Solar predicts stability and growth for the UK PV market in 2014. As the industry moves out of the uncertain times caused by the EU trade case, the minimum prices established and the reduced n ... more		DuPont Breaks Ground on 4.4MW Solar Power Plant in France DuPont has announced that work has begun at its facility in Cernay, France to build a 4.4 megawatt (MW) solar power plant. This will be the largest solar installation on DuPont land to date, consist ... more		No picnic: How to survive a bear encounter; as Japan battles spike in attacks COP30: Indigenous peoples vital to humanity's future India mega-zoo in spotlight again over animal acquisitions		Telit Cellular Embedded In Rugged Remote Solar Powered Monitoring Device Telit Wireless Solutions and Digital Matter Telematics have announced that Digital Matter Telematics' self-powered G52 Solar and the company's OEM Server Platform are to provide effective, easy-to-d ... more
				KYOCERA Starts Operation of 70MW Solar Power Plant Kyocera has announced the launch of a 70 megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Kagoshima Prefecture, southern Japan. The Kagoshima Nanatsujima Mega Solar Power Plant went online on November 1 and is be ... more		PROINSO supplies Indonesia with 1MW solar products for stand-alone facilities PROINSO has recently delivered 1MW in PV solar products to numerous stand-alone PV facilities in Indonesia. Since it entered the country earlier this year, the firm has supplied a total 1.3MW. ... more

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Solarcentury Africa Brings More Solar To South Africa Solarcentury wins contract to install a 574 kWp solar system for largest South African property company as part of a multi MW programme. Solarcentury Africa, formed through a joint venture w ... more		Tenaska Imperial Solar Energy Center South Begins Commercial Operation The 130-megawatt (MW) Tenaska Imperial Solar Energy Center South, a new solar photovoltaic electric generating station near El Centro began commercial operation Nov. 1 under its 25-year power purcha ... more		Closest-ever view of planet-forming disk captured around distant star AI-developed controller directs satellite in pioneering in-orbit maneuver Saturn's icy moon may host a stable ocean fit for life, study finds		Big beats bolster solar cell efficiency Playing pop and rock music improves the performance of solar cells, according to new research from scientists at Queen Mary University of London and Imperial College London. The high frequenci ... more
				Understanding what makes a thin film solar cell efficient For many years scientists and engineers have been trying to provide low-cost solar energy by developing a cheap solar cell that is both highly efficient and at the same time simple to build, enablin ... more		The Next Big Thing in the Energy Sector: Photovoltaic Generated DC Electricity Energy consumption continues to grow. The costs of generation and transmission of energy must come down for the increased consumption to be sustainable. Energy must be generated without depleting re ... more

USDA Grant Aims to Convert Beetle-Killed Trees into Biofuel

Burning biomass pellets instead of wood or plants in China could lower mercury emissions

Scientists trick algae's biological clock to create valuable compounds

Artificial heart to pump human waste into future robots

Advances promise prosthetic limbs that can emulate healthy ones

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China auto sales surge 20.3% in October

China's FAW signs deal to build vehicles in Algeria

Japan PM Abe rides around Tokyo in self-driving vehicles

	St. Louis Rams Team Up with Microgrid Solar on Clean Energy Initiatives The St. Louis Rams are greening their operations, from recycling and waste reduction, to energy efficiency and the use of recycled materials. As part of these efforts, the Rams have partnered with S ... more		Martifer Solar and Hanwha Q CELLS Korea complete PV project in Portugal Martifer Solar, together with Hanwha Q CELLS Korea have completed a utility scale project for Korean investors, with combined capacity of 17.8 MWp. The Korean investors include Hanwha Q CELLS Korea, ... more		Microgrid Solar Announces St. Louis Solar Installation St. Louis based Microgrid Solar is proud to announce the first solar installation in conjunction with the City's Set the PACE St. Louis (PACE) program. PACE, or "Property Assessed Clean Energy", is ... more		EU signals end to high subsidies for renewable energy The European Commission issued new guidelines Tuesday which could end costly and controversial subsidies for renewable energy, opening the way for state-aid backing of gas or coal-fired electricity generation projects. ... more

New satellite operations centre planned for Germany to support EU constellation

N. Korea warns of more 'offensive action' after latest missile launch

Sudan army says intercepts drone attack on key southern city

SunPower Celebrates Production of 500,000 Solar Panel with Manufacturing Partner Flextronics		Ambitious Saudi Arabia Solar Plans Hinge on Capitalizing on Major PV Module Price Reductions		Improving light and heat spectra measurements		New Energy To Unveil High Performance, 'next Generation' Solarwindow		Turtle Bay Resort Installing Solar Rooftop PV System
China solar firm Suntech to get bailout, resist US bankruptcy		Saudi Arabia, Emirates lead charge on Mideast solar power		China solar firm Suntech finds a buyer for unit		DuPont Microcircuit Materials Features Newest Solamet Metallizations at PV Taiwan		DOE rooftop challenge winners offer energy, cost savings

Chint Power Systems PV Inverters Selected for 7MW Solar Project in New Jersey

Abengoa will develop a new 100MW solar plant in South Africa

Dominion Acquires Solar Project in North-Central Connecticut

Tenaska Announces Sale of Interest in California Solar Project to Prudential Capital Group

Solaire Generation Celebrates Commissioning of Two Innovative Solar Parking Canopy Projects

Solis Partners to Install Solar PV System for Glendale Warehouse and Distribution

Norwegian village uses giant mirrors to capture the sun

Trina Solar Anesco partnership goes from strength to strength - aiming for 150MW

Breakthrough for solar cell efficiency

Hanwha Q CELLS USA to offer one stop shop for commercial solar customers

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Low-priced plastic photovoltaics

Hanwha SolarOne Introduces a Residential Zep Compatible Solar Module in the US

Sun Number Lowers the Cost of Customer Acquisition with SunShot Incubator Award

Scientists' new approach improves efficiency of solar cells

NRG Energy Introduces Solar Canopy to Extend Energy Independence Beyond the Rooftop

KYOCERA Announces 1000-Volt Solar PV Modules

Scientists unveil energy-generating window

New study finds unprecedented warmth in Arctic

Solar panels can be used to provide heating and air conditioning

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