GT Solar International declared that Georgia Institute of Technology researchers have established that monocast silicon material, developed at its advanced ingot casting furnace, showed an average cell efficiency of 18.8% and a maximum efficiency of more than 19%.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
18 Apr 2011
AUO Crystal (ACC), a subsidiary of AU Optronics (AUO), has performed the groundbreaking for the first-stage construction of its solar-grade monocrystalline silicon ingots and wafers production facility at Houli in Central Taiwan Science Park, Taiwan.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
18 Apr 2011
ThyssenKrupp Steel has declared its intentions to provide construction components with roof-parallel solar PV modules incorporated in them, through its Color/Construction Business unit in association with the Juwi Group.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
18 Apr 2011
The Greenbridge community, located in White Center, has declared the installation of solar PV panels over the rooftops of 24 public housing units that are being constructed at Sixth Place Apartments.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
18 Apr 2011
PPG Industries, a company that produces fiber glass and coatings needed by the wind energy industry, declared that an array of products were displayed during the recently concluded fifth China (Shanghai) International Wind Energy Exhibition, held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
18 Apr 2011
A recent study published in Biotechnology Journal, points out a more competent and environment friendly method for processing dyed denim material.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
18 Apr 2011
A new study was presented by Patricia Romero Lankao, a social scientist with a specialization in climate change and urban development, at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) describing the potential danger that awaits the fast-growing urban locations in developing countries due to climatic change.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
18 Apr 2011
A UK-India project is aimed at obtaining a greater understanding of the factors which affect fuel cell performance and durability, particularly in relation to using readily available fuels, including waste biogas.
A contract to supply and support a 5 MW ground mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) system, composed of 20,410 modules, was signed between Alderville First Nation (Alderville), a First Nation community within Southeastern Ontario, and Silfab Ontario Inc. (Silfab), a Canadian company, preparing to inaugurate its new PV module manufacturing plant in Mississauga, Ontario.
XsunX, a company engaged in the development of thin-film photovoltaic (TFPV) technologies and production process, declared that it has teamed up with MAG Industrial Automation Systems to offer 24/7 parts support and services for its global clients using CIGSolar cell production lines.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
16 Apr 2011
Spire, a company that supplies turn-key production lines and capital equipment to manufacture solar photovoltaic modules, has declared that it is planning to offer its expertise and simulation facilities to solar PV system installers and to render customer service on a need basis.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
16 Apr 2011
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) declared that it has completed the installation of its first wind turbine at Garfield County, Washington. PSE is currently carrying out the Phase 1 of its 343 MW Lower Snake River wind-power project.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
16 Apr 2011
Unirac, a company that provides infrastructure for installing solar power systems, declared that it has partnered with Wise Power Systems to complete a 1.1 MW solar power installation with the ISYS Ground Mount (IGM) in a locality in northern US.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
16 Apr 2011
Sacramento City Council has accorded its approval for a joint solar energy project by the City of Sacramento and SolarCity.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
16 Apr 2011
A study conducted by Gail Taylor, a professor of plant biology at University of Southampton and UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) researcher
By Dr. Cameron Chai
16 Apr 2011