thin-film solar module News
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Webinar: Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells
Talking about perovskites, the word stability or lifetime soon comes up. A lot of energy has been invested in the research to arrive at stable perovskite based solar cells. New chemical composition, new layers and new barrier technologies combined made these solar cells more resilient to oxygen and moisture. The milestone of one thousand hours in at 85 degrees Celsius and 85% relative humidity is ...
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Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells
Talking about perovskites, the word stability or lifetime soon comes up. A lot of energy has been invested in the research to arrive at stable perovskite based solar cells. New chemical composition, new layers and new barrier technologies combined made these solar cells more resilient to oxygen and moisture. The milestone of one thousand hours in at 85 degrees Celsius and 85% relative humidity is ...
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Packaging technologies for thin-film solar modules
Depending on the use and application, flexible solar cells need a fair life time. It is important to develop materials and processes that can protect the sensitive chemical and physical composition of thin-film solar cells, during the required lifetime. Although glass is an excellent inert barrier, it is not flexible enough. Therefore Solliance is focussing on flexible, polymer based ...
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Test of floating thin-film solar module has officially started
In the Weperpolder, next to the floating solar system of Groenleven, is the test setup of the TKI project Solar @ Sea. This floating thin-film test set-up has been operational since March this year, but due to the corona measures, this could not be celebrated by the consortium partners. Moving Along Within the framework of the TKI project Solar @ Sea, a ...
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Innovative ways to determine degradation modes and mechanisms in thin-film solar modules
Understanding material degradation and failure mechanismes of a solar cell is the holy grail for lifetime improvement and application of solar cells in environmentally harsh conditions. Mirjam Theelen (TNO) is researching deceased CIGS solar modules. She developed a method to isolate functioning cells from a full scale module. The electrical and physical properties from this individual cell ...
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Ascent Solar Signs Distribution Agreement with Radiant Holding Ltd., of China
Radiant to Distribute Ascent Solar Modules in China Direct Integration of Ascent Solar Modules into Radiant’s Metal Roofing and Façade Systems THORNTON, Colo. - Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI), a developer of flexible thin-film solar modules, announced today that Radiant Holding Limited will begin distribution of Ascent Solar’s lightweight, flexible, high-power ...
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Commission endorses EUR 28m aid to Masdar for production of thin-film solar modules in Thüringen, Germany
The European Commission has authorised, under EC Treaty state aid rules, EUR 28 million of regional investment aid, which the German authorities intend to grant to Masdar for the production of thin-film solar modules in Thüringen, Germany. The project involves investments of €143 million and is expected to create at least 184 new jobs. The Commission found the measure to be compatible with the ...
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Vertically integrated molybdenum sputtering target manufacturer for thin film photovoltaics to display 4.2m rotary target at 24th EU PV SEC
H.C. Starck, FPR Group, announces increased focus on producing high quality sputtering targets for the thin film photovoltaic industry in both planar and rotatable forms. At the 24th EU PV SEC in Hamburg from 21 to 25 September, four (4) extruded rotary targets from 550mm to 4.2m in length will be on display at their booth located in Hall B2G, Booth 39. Extruded targets offer superior sputtering ...
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Ascent Solar Becomes First CIGS Flexible Monolithically Integrated Module Manufacturer to Achieve External IEC 61646 Certification
THORNTON, Colo. - Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI), a developer of state of the art flexible thin-film solar modules, announced today that it has become the first manufacturer of thin-film flexible monolithically integrated CIGS modules to receive full IEC 61646 certification upon completion of environmental testing. The environmental testing of Ascent Solar modules for this ...
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AZMEEL International are Gold Sponsors of MENASOL 2010
AZMEEL International are Gold Sponsors of MENASOL 2010, and CEO Sheikh Abdulrahman Bin Fahd Al-Jabr, will be speaking and hosting the exclusive Egyptian themed networking dinner for all attendees on the evening of May 4 at the InterContinental City Stars Hotel, Cairo. AZMEEL International is a name for the diversified group of companies owned by the renowned AL-JABR family in the Kingdom of ...
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Frost & Sullivan Lauds Soltecture GmbH for Its Superior Entrepreneurial Abilities in European Photovoltaic Solar Market
Based on its recent analysis of the photovoltaic solar market, Frost & Sullivan recognises Soltecture GmbH with the 2010 European Frost & Sullivan Award for Entrepreneurial Company of the Year. "In an intensely competitive market, Soltecture GmbH has transformed its business from a mere module manufacturer to a complete system solutions provider," notes Frost & Sullivan Research ...
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First Solar Doubles German Production Line
Arizona-based First Solar, the world's largest producer of thin film solar modules, opened its new plant expansion in Germany today. The 200 million dollar investment effectively doubles First Solar's production capacity in Germany to 500 MW annually. Germany Trade & Invest provided its free of charge investor consulting services to assist the company's German market entry. "This ...
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Ascent Solar Quarterly Earnings Conference Call Announcement
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI), a developer of flexible thin-film solar modules, announced today that it will hold a conference call to discuss the results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011, subsequent to the filing of such results after market close on August 15, 2011. The call will be held at 5.00 p.m. Eastern Time. To listen to the ...
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Ascent Solar Adds New Series of Products to its BIPV/BAPV Product Portfolio
-Launches 5 Meter Long Modules with 320 Watts Output and Easy to Install Design -Module to Be Showcased at Solar Power International in October THORNTON, Colo. - Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI), a developer of flexible thin-film solar modules, announced today the launch of its new WaveSol™ series of five meter long modules to complement its current portfolio of building ...
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EU PVSEC 2015: Only 4 Days left to submit your Abstracts
Do not miss this opportunity to be part of the leading international PV Concerence. Be part of this leading international PV Conference and present your latest results to specialists and decision-makers from around the globe. You still have 4 days to submit your abstracts by this Monday, 16 February 2015! There are three great reasons to get involved in EU PVSEC 2015: be a part of the ...
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First Solar PV Modules Receive New IEC Certification for Effectiveness in Coastal Environments
First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced that its advanced thin-film solar modules have received a new international certification confirming that the company’s technology can be used in a variety of operating conditions, including coastal environments. First Solar’s photovoltaic (PV) modules have passed the International Electrotechnical Commission’s (IEC) 61701 salt ...
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First Solar Donates Thin-Film Solar Modules to Inner Mongolia University of Technology Students for 2013 Solar Decathlon Competition
First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq:FSLR) announced today that a team of students from Inner Mongolia University of Technology (IMUT) will use the Company’s advanced thin-film solar photovoltaic (PV) modules to power its house in the 2013 Solar Decathlon China competition. First Solar donated 150 of its PV modules with a peak generating capacity of 13 kilowatts (KW) to IMUT’s “Team Green ...
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Ascent Solar Selected to Provide BIPV Modules for New Foxconn Plant
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI), a developer of state-of-the-art, flexible thin-film photovoltaic modules, announced today that it has been selected to provide BIPV solar modules in a pilot application at Foxconn’s new factory in Zhenzhou City, Henan Province, China. Foxconn is the world’s largest maker of electronic devices and ...
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Ascent Solar Named Bye Aerospace Development Partner
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI), a developer of flexible CIGS solar panels, has been named a development partner for Bye Aerospace Inc.’s innovative aircraft programs for the aerospace and defense markets. George Bye, Chairman and CEO of Bye Aerospace, said solar energy is a key component to several of Bye Aerospace’s programs. “One ...
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Ascent Solar Chairman to Retire at End of Year
Company Enters Manufacturing and Commercialization Phase of Development, Names New Chairman THORNTON, Colo. - Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI), a developer of state-of-the-art flexible thin-film solar modules, announced today that its Chairman, Dr. Mohan Misra, will be retiring from his position on the Board of Directors, effective December 31, 2010. Dr. Misra has decided that due ...
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