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Researchers Clear Major Obstacle in Producing High Efficiency Solar Cells

A major obstacle has been cleared by researchers from the University of Minnesota. The research team has developed solar cells whose efficiency is two times greater than the current standard levels.

1 Jul 2010

EVSO Reports New Discovery to Improve Solar Cell Conversion Efficiency

Evolution Solar (EVSO) announced that the researchers from the University of Minnesota and University of Texas have discovered a new process to improve solar cells’ conversion efficiency up to 66%.

30 Jun 2010

NREL and Solarmer Energy Sign Pact to Improve Lifetime of Solar Cells

A Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) have been signed by Solarmer Energy and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) of the US Department of Energy (DOE).

29 Jun 2010

Kalahari Greentech Issues Statement About its Solar Collector

Kalahari Greentech, an energy company that develops solar and wind energy projects has issued a statement, which talks about its high-tech Solar Collector.

29 Jun 2010

University of Sheffield Begins Installation of Solar Farm for Photovoltaic Research

Work on installing a solar farm on the roof of the University of Sheffield has been started. The installation is a part of the £120,000 investment that will aid in improving photovoltaic research.

29 Jun 2010

Researchers Increase Life of Plastic Solar Cells

The operational life of a plastic solar cell has been increased from very few hours to eight months by a group of researchers from the National Institute of Nanotechnology (NINT) and the University of Alberta.

28 Jun 2010

Universal Solar Technology Receives Order for 20MW Solar Modules

Universal Solar Technology (UNSS) announced that it is in discussions to sign a multi-million dollar contract with a European company.

28 Jun 2010

TU-e Researchers Use Nanotechnology to Develop High-Efficient Solar Cells

Solar cells that possess an efficiency of more than 65% will be developed by TU/e researchers by using nanotechnology.

25 Jun 2010

Measuring Thickness of Thin Film PV Cells using CRAIC 20/20 Solar Microspectrophotometer

CRAIC Technologies, the leading manufacturer of UV-visible-NIR microscopes and microspectrometers, is pleased to announce the 20/20 Solar™ microspectrophotometer. The 20/20 Solar™ instrument is designed to measure the thickness of thin films as well as the optical efficiencies and clarity of photovoltaic cells.

23 Jun 2010

SANYO to Increase Solar Cell Module Production Capacity at Japanese Plants

SANYO Electric has announced that the HIT solar cell modules production capacity would be increased at its plants located in Shiga and Nishikinohama, Japan.

23 Jun 2010

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