Solar Industry Grapples With Mounting Panel Waste Crisis
Solar panels contain many valuable resources. Extracting these resources from existing products allows companies to strengthen supply chains through less reliance on raw products.
Soltec and Fraunhofer ISE jointly develop cost competitive prototype for next-generation concentrating photovoltaics
The new solar tracker is designed to smoothly integrate with the latest micro-CPV module technology of Fraunhofer ISE which reaches up to 36,5% conversion efficiency using advanced multi-junction solar cells.
SEIA Statement on Biden Administration's Action to Support American Clean Energy Manufacturing
Following is a statement from Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) on the administration's announcement
NREL Proof of Concept Shows Path to Easier Recycling of Solar Modules
The use of femtosecond lasers to form glass-to-glass welds for solar modules would make the panels easier to recycle, according to a proof-of-concept study conducted by researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
Origami Solar Announces Results of Third-Party Testing of Steel Solar Module Frames
Rigorous, Independent Testing Prove Steel Frames Pass Corrosion, Loading and Other Required Tests for Module Certification
Why 2024's Top Solar Picks Matter
The 2024 top solar picks embody the intersection of sustainability and smart business, offering advanced photovoltaic technology that ensures efficiency, durability, and smart energy management for diverse business needs.
Pusan National University Researchers Improve the Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells
In the presence of moisture, the perovskite tends to get corroded. Multiple approaches have been suggested to resolve this issue, including encapsulating the device and compositional engineering of the perovskite light absorbers.
NMR spectroscopy facilitates advancement in solar energy cells
Combining DNP with MAS will allow further expansion of the capabilities of solid-state NMR, uncovering discoveries for optoelectronic applications. Ultimately, longer lasting solar cells will allow us to make better use of solar energy.
Maxeon Solar Technologies Selects Albuquerque, New Mexico as Site for New 3-Gigawatt Solar Cell and Panel Manufacturing Facility
160-acre site selected to host > $1 billion manufacturing investment. Creation of up to 1,800 new highly skilled manufacturing jobs. Represents key advancement in re-shoring domestic solar supply chain.
EP Cube the First Modular Residential Battery System
With EP Cube, homeowners can work with their installer to determine the necessary capacity and purchase just the right number of modules to store power, from 9.9 kWh to 19.9 kWh, with a narrow gradient of only roughly 3.3 kWh.
Tandem Solar Cells: Unlocking the Potential of Dual-Layer Solar Technology
Like with all renewable energy sources, improvements need to be made to solar to make it a truly viable alternative to fossil fuels. One emerging technology which is promising to help do this is tandem solar cells.
New circular solar panels reduce weight of roof installations by up to two thirds using EconCore technology.
Solarge, producer of lightweight, truly circular solar panels, will launch at JEC World a new lightweight, fully circular solar panel, reducing the weight of solar installations by up to 65% for rooftops.
Upcoming Webinar - New Residential Module: Get both High Load and an Attractive Design
In this webinar, you will learn the 8 reasons the CS6R-MS-HL is the right module for your residential customers. You will understand how its many qualities including high-load capabilities make it an easy and effective solution for your installations.
The Importance Solar Warranties and Customer Service
Historically, the focus has always been on the CAPEX of projects when deciding on one company or another. But what time and experience has shown many clients is that OPEX must also be taken into account in this selection.
Major infrared breakthrough could lead to solar power at night
Researchers within the School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering at UNSW Sydney have successfully tested a device capable of converting infrared heat into electrical power.
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