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imec and Kaneka Introduce Hetero-Junction Solar Cells at International Photovoltaic Conference

imec and Kaneka have introduced zero-silver, silicon-based hetero-junction solar cells at the 21st International Photovoltaic Science and Engineering Conference being conducted from 28 November to 2 December 2011 in Fukuoka, Japan.

From imec Inc. 30 Nov 2011

EPFL Research Team Improves Efficiency of Gratzel Solar Cells

A research team led by Michael Gratzel at the Laboratory of Photonics and Interfaces of EPFL has increased the Gratzel solar cell efficiency to 12.3%, which is now equivalent to that of existing silicon solar panels available in the market.

14 Nov 2011

Canon Launches Cinema EOS System

Canon has launched the Cinema EOS System and marked its entry into the motion picture production industry.

8 Nov 2011

Laser Based Setup Improves the Efficiency of Organic Solar Cells

Organic solar cells have the potential to convert sunlight into electrical energy in an economical and environmentally friendly fashion. The challenge is that they still work less efficiently than inorganic semiconductors. Ultrafast measurements on hybrid cells now reveal a route to double their efficiency.

24 Oct 2011

Nanoco, Tokyo Electron Sign Further Agreement for Second Phase of Solar Film Development

Nanoco Group, a developer and producer of cadmium-free quantum dots and nanomaterials, and Tokyo Electron, a leading equipment supplier in Japan, have inked a further agreement subsequent to the end of the first phase of a solar film development based on nanomaterials.

7 Oct 2011

Researchers Develop Colloidal-Quantum-Dot Solar Cell Using Atomic-Ligand Passivation

Researchers at the Pennsylvania State University, King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) and University of Toronto (U of T) have designed a colloidal-quantum-dot solar cell with a record conversion efficiency using atomic-ligand passivation method.

20 Sep 2011

Researchers Nominated for German Federal President’s Award for Novel OLED Production Technology

Dresden-based research team has been selected as the finalists for the 2011 Deutscher Zukunftspreis, the German Federal President’s Award for Technology and Innovation, for the creation of an innovative technology that enables the generation of more energy and light utilizing wafer-thin molecule layers and for its work on organic semiconductors.

7 Sep 2011

Stable Nanoparticle Suspension for Smart Glass and Thin Film Photovoltaic Applications

Radhakrishna Sureshkumar, who serves as professor of physics and professor and chair of biomedical and chemical engineering at L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science of Syracuse University, has created a patent-pending novel method for the production of stable metal nanoparticle suspensions that can capture sunlight.

24 Aug 2011

Proquip International Releases Outdoor Solar Lighting Solutions

Proquip International has introduced the MaxSUN series of solar lighting systems that deliver optimal performance and predictable operation. The MaxSUN features a PQMax charge and lighting controller that offers circuit protection at multi-levels and a lifespan of 20 years.

16 Jul 2011

Italy Inaugurates Innovative Photovoltaic Manufacturing Plant in Catania

An innovative photovoltaic panels factory run by 3Sun, the equal share joint venture between Enel Green Power, Sharp and STMicroelectronics, was inaugurated in Catania.

11 Jul 2011

Featured Equipment

Advanced F-Theta Lenses for Precision Imaging Systems

These F-theta lenses by Avantier are designed for consistent spot size and uniform field curvature correction, ideal for high-resolution imaging applications.

From Avantier Inc.

Off-Axis Parabolic (OAP) Mirrors: Precision Solutions for Advanced Optical Systems

Shanghai Optics provides high-precision off-axis parabolic (OAP) mirrors designed for advanced optical systems, offering superior reflective solutions for applications requiring precise light collimation and focus.

From Shanghai Optics