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DuPont Introduces New Protective Backsheet Technology for Photovoltaic Modules, Signs Licensing Agreement with Taiflex
DuPont Photovoltaic Fluoromaterials (DuPont) announced it has developed a new backsheet technology designed to enhance the quality and manufacturability of crystalline silicon solar modules by improving adhesion to encapsulants, resistance to ultraviolet (UV) light and enabling faster throughput in the backsheet production process. The company has recently signed a licensing agreement with Taiflex Scientific, who… Read more »
DuPont Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Heraeus
Complaint Alleges Infringement of Patent Relating to DuPontTM Solamet® Photovoltaic Metallization Paste Technology DuPont today filed a lawsuit against Heraeus Holding GmbH and Heraeus Materials Technology, LLC for allegedly infringing a DuPont patent related to its front-side metallization paste materials used in solar cell technology. In its federal court filing here today, DuPont alleged that… Read more »
Solon Solar Modules Achieve Excellent Results In Pid Test Industry Initiative For Developing Standard Test Kicked Off
Potential induced degradation (PID) is one of the main causes if a solar power plant’s performance diminishes over the course of its service life. Several solar manufacturers have now partnered up with renowned German testing institutes to launch a new initiative to prepare standard module tests for this phenomenon, which has been the subject of… Read more »
wpd is ready to invest in Finland
The newly elected government of Finland has recently decided to promote offshore wind power. The wpd Group management team is meeting today with several Finnish ministers and state secretaries to discuss the Suurhiekka offshore wind farm which is currently in the pipeline and set to be realised in the coming years. Dr. Gernot Blanke, CEO… Read more »
GP Solar Press Release: New Product Line GP Solar Inspect CHROME at EUPVSEC
At this year’s 26th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC: 5. – 8. September 2011 in Hamburg) GP Solar GmbH presents its latest product line for inline measuring technology with numerous hardware and software improvements. A proprietary development in the field of camera optics enables optimized defect detection by spectral analysis of… Read more »
Working with Sunshine: Merck at the 26th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition in Hamburg
– isishape® cutting-edge technology supports smart and simple processes in solar cell production– Launch of livionTM as a brand for dedicated DSSC electrolytes– Presentation of the first large-size glass-based screen-printed DSSC solar panel prototype from Fraunhofer ISE containing Solarpur® materials Darmstadt, September 1, 2011 – Merck KGaA will be exhibiting its latest material developments for… Read more »
Eurotron Equipment Producing The Worlds First Mwt Mono Iec Certified Module
During the upcoming PV SEC, Eurotron will show the world’s first MWT-mono IEC-61215 certified module on their booth (Hall A4 / Booth A16). This module has been developed and produced by TSC Solar BV, The Netherlands. It shows a 19% cell efficiency resulting in an impressive encapsulated module efficiency of 18,1%. Development of the MWT… Read more »
Quality Standard of the Network of Excellence DERlab for Outdoor Tests Allows Reliable Benchmarking of Photovoltaic Modules
At a workshop of the conference of the International Solar Energy Society in Kassel, Germany, leading research institutes from Europe and the USA adopted a new draft for an outdoor test standard for photovoltaic modules yesterday. Using this standard, the project partners of the Network of Excellence DERlab (Distributed Energy Resources Laboratory) internationally unify long-term… Read more »
Cost reduction and project delivery top offshore wind construction agenda
A cursory glance at the cost of generating electricity from offshore wind vs. coal for example has many questioning the long term sustainability of this renewable energy. Ein flüchtiger Blick auf die Kosten der Stromerzeugung durch Offshore-Windanlagen verglichen mit der Kohle veranlasst viele dazu, die Nachhaltigkeit dieser erneuerbaren Energie in Zweifel zu ziehen. But that… Read more »
More from across PES
The UK Government has launched a partnership between Great British Energy and the Crown Estate which it says will deliver billions of pounds in clean power investment.
Responding to the announcement, Claire Mack, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said: “Scottish Renewables welcomes today’s announcement which has provided more detail on the role that the UK Government hopes GB Energy will play in the energy market. “The ambition to fast-track renewable energy deployment recognises the critical role that our industry will play in… Read more »
Kraken and SolarEdge Light up Path to Cheaper, Cleaner Energy
SolarEdge Home Battery customers will be able to save by charging with low-cost, clean energy – fully automated by Kraken Octopus Energy customers in the UK and US first to benefit from lower energy bills SolarEdge systems around the world to expand Kraken’s ‘Virtual Power Plant’ potential and turbocharge the smart grid London, UK and… Read more »
New study REVEALS repurposing EV batteries is vital to shaping a sustainable energy future
Environmental Impact: Throwing away lithium-ion batteries improperly is causing global safety issues including fires in waste management facilities. Circular Economy Benefits: Companies such as B2U Storage Solutions and Allye Energy are recycling and reutilising old EV batteries. Industry Innovation: B2U Storage Solutions has successfully deployed large-scale storage facilities using second-life batteries, demonstrating cost-effectiveness and reliability… Read more »
Does a new Labour government herald a new dawn for UK climate tech companies?
By Paul Vousden, Client Development Director at 350 PPM, the London-based incubator and accelerator for early-stage clean tech solutions. Labour has been elected with a spectacular landslide majority and the country has voted for change, which of course was the campaign message that was relentlessly pursued for weeks on end. The other key themes from… Read more »
Schneider Electric appoints Kristin Hanley as Vice President, Global Marketing and Sales Excellence for the UK and Ireland
·Former Vice President of Customer Operations takes on new role · New function integrates marketing with sales excellence and data insights to accelerate business growth The leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the appointment of Kristin Hanley as Vice President Global Marketing and Sales Excellence for the UK and Ireland… Read more »
ABB technology automates giant solar energy farm in Abu Dhabi
ABB technology maximizes efficiency and reliability of world’s largest single-site solar plant Al Dhafra PV2 in Abu Dhabi – key to the United Arab Emirates’ Energy Strategy 2050 The plant generates enough power to meet energy demands of 200,000 homes and reduce city’s CO2 emissions by 2.4 million metric tons per year, equivalent to the annual emissions from 470,000 cars IEA says solar PV manufacturing capacity is expected to double during 2024 to reach almost 1,000 GW,… Read more »
Airborne Wind Energy developer Kitemill receives €2.5m cash boost from EIC (European Innovation Council) to accelerate commercialisation
ARESCA calls for wind energy experts to support the national adoption of industry standards
WORLD BANK GROUP RELEASES REPORT ON OFFSHORE WIND DEVELOPMENT SCENARIOS FOR BRAZIL BASED ON ANALYSIS BY DNV
The UK Government today (July 18) announced the formation of an Onshore Wind Industry Taskforce.
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