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Supercomputing simulations promise better c-Si understanding
Chinese researchers used a supercomputer to run high-performance molecular simulation, looking to improve production and use of crystalline silicon (c-Si) for photovoltaics and semiconductors.
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PV book-to-bill forecasts jerky ride for PV equip suppliers
The photovoltaics industry book-to-bill will take the industry on a wild ride in 2011 -- from parity to a sharp drop to a rebound, all before next year. Solarbuzz shares what to expect and why it's happening.
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Imec ITF: Reaching sub-$1/W cost target of Si PV module manufacturing
In an SST -exclusive series of blogs, imec reports from its International Technology Forum this week in Brussels. Continuing Si PV's close association with microelectronics and modern IC manufacturing know-how will continue to play an important role in achieving cost and performance goals, said ...
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PV ribbon-attach conductive adhesive from ECM suits Sn, SnAg, Ag
Engineered Conductive Materials LLC launched the DB-1538-2 conductive stringer attach adhesive with reported low bleed on TCOs and a wide operating temperature range.
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Suniva expands PV fab to better integrate research and production
Suniva Inc. is expanding its Norcross, GA headquarters' high-efficiency monocrystalline silicon solar cell module research and assembly.
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New SEMI standard for silicon photovoltaics feedstocks
Download the new standard, SEMI PV17-0611: Specification for Virgin Silicon Feedstock Materials for Photovoltaic Applications, covering virgin silicon feedstock materials grades, terminology, and tests to validate materials.
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DuPont, Innovalight see synergies in selective emitters
PV materials firm DuPont and "silicon ink" provider Innovalight come at the selective emitter from both ends, promising improved conversion efficiencies.
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Top 10 public solar companies
SolarPlaza compiled a list of the top ten publicly traded solar energy companies and their market capitalization.
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Manz joins PV research projects in Germany
Manz AG is taking part in two development partnerships in Germany: one with CIGS module manufacturer Würth Solar and ZSW in Stuttgart, and one with c-Si module maker Schott Solar AG and the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE).
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US, California PV installs soaring
US PV installations will spike 166% in 2011 to 2.4GW, doubling the 80% growth seen in 2010, with California leading the way, according to new reports from IHS iSuppli
