Technology News

Ultrasonic Systems, Inc. (USI), a leading manufacturer of high–performance ultrasonic spray coating equipment, announces the release of its PV–480 system for CdTe module coating applications.

RENA GmbH from Gütenbach/D and Synova SA from Ecublens/CH have founded a joint venture to promote the further development of LCP (Laser Chemical Processing) technology. Development and production of the Rena Synova Laser AG are located in Freiburg/D.

The world market leader in the field of solar wafer measurement increases its engagement for cell producers.

BioSolar announced today the introduction of a bright–white BioBacksheet in response to demand from its prospective customers.

Designed to address the needs of flexible thin film solar manufacturers, 3M Ultra Barrier Solar Film acts as a replacement for glass with high light transmission, superb moisture barrier performance, and excellent weatherability.

Construction and ramp of manufacturing in Fab 3 will continue through 2013 and, when complete, will generate more than 1,400 megawatts per year of high–efficiency solar cells. 

TÜV Rheinland PTL, North America’s largest solar and photovoltaic testing company, has successfully completed an audit by A2LA to test concentrating solar thermal collectors according to the Solar Rating Certification Corporation’s (SRCC) recent OG–600 standard.

SolarBridge Technologies announced today the launch of the SolarBridge AC Module System, a complete microinverter solution that enables the industry’s first integrated AC modules with a full 25–year warranty.

DEK Solar unveil the results of breakthrough new research into the Print–on–Print (PoP) technique in Valencia, an approach that improves cell efficiencies, can be dropped into mainstream commercial production and can reduce the costs of production.

Simply top up new or existing solar storage battery cells with a few ounces of, this patented , waterbased, Battery Equaliser technology for a host of immediate solar benefits.

Spire's 0.97cm2 concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) solar cell was measured by the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to have a peak efficiency of 42.3% at 406 suns AM1.5D, 25C (42.2% at 500 suns).

National Semiconductor  announced today that it is collaborating with Suntech Power to develop "smart panel" technology, incorporating National Semiconductor’s award–winning SolarMagic™ power optimizer chipset into Suntech solar panels to improve the power output of solar systems.

Sopogy, Inc is providing a solar thermal collector system for a proprietary air conditioning system at Masdar City, the emerging low–carbon cleantech cluster being constructed on the outskirts of the UAE capital Abu Dhabi.

Azuray Technologies announced today it is collaborating with Suntech Power to explore ‘smart panel’ solutions aimed at bringing greater solar energy generation to new solar installations.

Bentek Solar introduces its new Solar Bi–Polar Array Combiner, designed and manufactured specifically for the Schneider Electric Xantrex GT–30 Grid Tie Solar Inverter.

ACS Motion Control, an international manufacturer of advanced multi–axis motion and machine controllers, has developed a unique real–time networking technology that controls up to 32 fully–synchronized axes of motion.

Creative Materials, Inc., introduces 124–08, Electrically Conductive Epoxy Adhesive, for applications in the solar industry, which offers excellent bond strength, superior flexibility, and a low–temperature cure.

Raytek®, a leading worldwide provider of infrared (IR) thermometry and maker of the industry–leading ThermoView Ti30 infrared camera, has introduced the ThermoView™ Pi20 process imager and DataTemp® Pi (DTPi) software.

Machinery manufacturers use the belts in the tabber and stringer operations of their automated production machinery. Here, the cells are transported individually, often by vacuum, and welded together on the steel belts  to form complete solar panels.

Reliability, flexibility and high performance are three key points P.Energy’s production and again P.Energy has introduced  in the market a new product: the film cutting machine P.Energy FC200V.

Nextreme Thermal Solutions today announced that it has been awarded a United States patent for the design of an innovative solar thermoelectric generator (solar TEG) for high–temperature solar thermoelectric energy conversion.

The Nordson Corporation edge seal melter and application system processes and dispenses cost–effective liquid butyl to help protect solar panels from water ingress.

Krayden, Inc., a leading distributor of engineered materials, introduces HumiSeal’s UV40–250 SOLAR.

Ferro Electronic Materials introduced a new series of silver and silver/aluminum contact pastes at the 25th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition held in Valencia, Spain, September 6–9.

Revolutionary artificial foam which captures and converts the sun's energy more effectively than living organisms, has won The Earth Awards 2010.

H.B. Fuller’s new solar back rail adhesive is certified by TÜV to meet IEC standard 61646 and enhances Lean Manufacturing.

New antenna made of carbon nanotubes could make photovoltaic cells more efficient.

High Transmission cover glass with innovative anti–reflection coating.

Pastes for print–on–print process reduce shading effect and improve electrical conductivity. 

Based on the unique combination of Oerlikon Solar's world leading Micromorph® technology and Corning's thin specialty glass, the resulting solar cell's energy conversion efficiency exceeds the current 11.7 percent industry record, set in 2004, and was achieved without the use of antireflective coating.