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NREL-LBL Reports Examine Solar Photovoltaic Pricing in the U.S.

The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE)'s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBL) jointly released two reports examining solar photovoltaic (PV) pricing in the U.S.

From National Renewable Energy Laboratory 12 Dec 2012

ReneSola to Ship 4.3 MW of Solar Modules to E.ON Climate + Renewables

ReneSola Ltd, a leading global manufacturer of solar photovoltaic ("PV") modules and wafers, today announced that it has agreed to ship 4.3 megawatts ("MW") of its high-quality solar modules to E.ON Climate & Renewables GmbH ("E.ON Climate & Renewables"), an award-winning unit responsible for industrial-scale renewable activities within E.ON AG ("E.ON"), one of the world's largest investor-owned power and gas companies.

10 Dec 2012

Silicon-Based Optical Fiber with Solar-Cell Capabilities

For the first time, a silicon-based optical fiber with solar-cell capabilities has been developed that has been shown to be scalable to many meters in length. The research opens the door to the possibility of weaving together solar-cell silicon wires to create flexible, curved, or twisted solar fabrics.

7 Dec 2012

Newport Expands Solar Wafer Testing Capabilities

Newport Corporation, a worldwide leader in laser and photonic solutions that Make, Manage and Measure Light®, is pleased to announce expanded capabilities that include solar wafer testing and calibration for bare cells up to 156 mm x 156 mm.

From Newport Corporation 5 Dec 2012

Report Analyzes Development Trend of Carbon Materials for LED and Solar Cell Applications

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Carbon Market Analysis for LED & PV (2009 - 2015F)" report to their offering.

23 Nov 2012

Xenon Corp Launches Luxon 300, Large-Area Pulsed UV Curing System

Xenon Corporation announces the development- and availability- of the Luxon 300 Modular Light System, designed to provide pulsed UV curing for the large area targets of semiconductors and display applications.

From Xenon Corporation 20 Nov 2012

Sandia, EPRI, DERlab Organize Workshop on Utility Experience with High-Penetration PV

Sandia National Laboratories, the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and European Distributed Energies Research Laboratories (DERlab) have organized a workshop on utility operating experience with high-penetration levels of solar photovoltaics (PV). The workshop, “Utility Experience with High Penetration PV,” is scheduled Monday, Dec. 3, in Berlin.

30 Oct 2012

Teijin Develops High-Performance UV Cutoff Films for Next-Generation Solar Cells

Teijin DuPont Films Japan Limited announced today that it has developed a high-performance polyester film that achieves the world's highest level of protection from ultraviolet (UV) light.

24 Oct 2012

BELECTRIC Takes Over German Arm of Konarka Technologies

BELECTRIC, the global market leader (2010 & 2011) in the development and construction of ground-mounted solar power plants and roof-mounted photovoltaic systems, has taken over Konarka Technologies GmbH. The group was the leading manufacturer of “Power Plastic,” a thin, film-like organic photovoltaic material with a low weight and a wide range of uses.

23 Oct 2012

Researcher Studies How Buildings Can Use Daylight to Become More Energy-Efficient

Light is an important commodity in real estate: A nice splash of direct sunshine can lift the value of any house or apartment. But sunlight is a housing asset in another way. A healthy dose of it means any given building can use solar power extensively, as a potentially cheaper and more environmentally friendly energy option.

16 Oct 2012

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