Hanwha pledges commitment to build a fully American solar supply chain
Hanwha Solutions to become the largest shareholder of Norway-based U.S. polysilicon manufacturer REC Silicon after acquiring an additional 4.67% stake from Aker Horizons, increasing total investment to $204 million and ownership share to 21.34%.
Innovations In End of Life Solar Panel Disposal & Recycling
Estimates are that approximately 8 million metric tons of solar panels will reach their end-of-life in the next nine years. That amount will increase to 80 million within 30 years. Where will they all go?
Why Are Environmental Tests Crucial for Solar Power Success?
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Many leading solar panel manufacturers guarantee their products for 25 years. However, investigations show that the equipment often fails much sooner than that. Researchers sought to find out why.
210mm-cell PV Modules Set the Stage for Further LCOE Reduction
The recently launched large format modules have a direct impact on the balance of system (BOS) installation cost reductions sought after by these members of the PV system value chain.
Top Trending Technologies to Redefine Solar Power in the Near Future
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The solar energy industry is supposed to introduce many exciting solar panel technologies to refurbish the growth chart post the pandemic.
2021 PV Module Reliability Scorecard Ranks Top Solar Products from 26 Manufacturers
The annual report by PV Evolution Labs notes performance gains while highlighting a persistent trend in preventable safety failures that first emerged in 2018.
Contactless Handling of Wafers in the Solar Industry
Damage often occurs during the production and further processing of silicon wafers. In addition to downtimes and additional cleaning steps as well as readjustments, there are also increased material and process costs.
NexWafe GmbH Lands €10 Million Funding Round, Aims to Cut Solar Production Costs by 30%, Reduce CO2 Emissions by 70%
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High-efficiency monocrystalline silicon wafer manufacturer gears up for commercialization of its wafer technology, adds veteran VC to corporate board
On the road to invisible solar panels: How tomorrow's windows will generate electricity
By combining the unique properties of titanium dioxide and nickel oxide semiconductors, the researchers were able to generate an efficient, transparent solar cell.
Panasonic Expands EverVolt™ Portfolio with New High Power, High Efficiency Solar Modules
EverVolt modules are more resistant to the effects of shade than conventional panels as the cells' connections are split in parallel, so even if one part is shaded, another parallel connected part can generate the electricity.
Soltec launches the SF8, the largest single-row tracker on the market
-SF8 is a multidrive tracker with, at least, 4 strings of up to 100 KW
-The bifacial configuration of the SF8 can produce up to 8.6% more power generation than other trackers
-SF8 increases the rigidity of its structure by 22% compared to the SF7 tracker
MANUFACTURE OF PHOTOVOLTAIC PRODUCTS IN EUROPE IS BECOMING MORE ATTRACTIVE
The rising demand for photovoltaics, technological innovations and decreasing costs are making the manufacture of photovoltaic products in Europe attractive. This trend is further boosted by the research and mechanical engineering expertise represented on the continent.
Powering the Future: New Insights into How Alkali-Metal Doped Flexible Solar Cells Work
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Scientists place another piece of the puzzle on how introducing alkali metals into crystals of thin-film flexible solar cells improves their efficiency
Scientists see the light: new solar panel design could lead to wider use of renewable energy
Designing solar panels in checkerboard lines increases their ability to absorb light by 125 per cent, a new study says.
PV Evolution Labs Issues New PV Module Rankings Based on Independent Test Results
The 2020 PV Module Reliability Scorecard highlights major advancements in PV module technology while noting concerning safety and performance failures
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