Swiss researchers testing planted rooftop areas in combination with PV systems
Scientists in Switzerland are testing the optimum use of combined PV systems and planted flat rooftop areas, and how both systems affect each other. A first prototype has been installed on a roof of a senior citizen residence in the country.
JinkoSolar and TÜV Rheinland to create testing standards for bifacial modules
The two establishments will develop a standardized testing method designed for bifacial technology and the difficulties and opportunities that exist where these modules are concerned.
Heraeus’ IP patent case struck down in Taiwan
The German-headquartered silver paste specialist laments the Taiwanese Intellectual Property Court’s decision, stressing that the ruling could set a dangerous precedent for the PV industry.
Sol Voltaics secures Europe’s largest solar funding round since 2015
The Sweden-headquartered PV technology pioneer has raised a record $21.3 million in financing to bring its new SolFilm thin-film technology to the market.
Quick Q&A: a new approach for solar-powered windows
Ferdinand Grapperhaus, CEO of PowerWindow developer Physee, discusses the company’s innovative approach to bringing more solar power into the home and C&I buildings.
Innovative aesthetics: Illustrated solar panels
The Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology has developed KALEO, a special technology to integrate high-definition images into solar panels.
Jolywood, TÜV Nord and CPVT joint forces for testing of bifacial modules
It is difficult to compare the performance of bifacial modules with that of conventional solar panels, if the usual tests are applied. As a result, China-based Jolywood, Germany’s TÜV Nord and Chinese company CPVT have decided to develop a joint testing process.
Patent lodged for natural photosynthetics for power generation
Solar microbial fuel cells can generate electric power by photosynthetic and storage this to be used later when there is no sun.
NASA tests new roll-out solar array in space
The space agency has successfully deployed its new roll out solar array in space for testing. The new panels are lighter and more flexible than the standard folded arrays on older satellites.
Bernreuter Research: Silicon consumption drops to 3.6 grams/W by 2020
The use of diamond wire significantly reduces wafer saw losses. Some photovoltaic manufacturers have begun to switch their production, after technical problems appear to have been resolved.
