Trina's Honey sets new P-type mono module record
Trina Solar’s Honey module has set a new P-type mono record, achieving a peak power of 335.2 W with a 60 cell module. It beats its earlier record achieved earlier this year.
Swiss-American duo wins Israeli prize for work in solar-based fuels
Thomas Meyer and Michael Grätzel have developed a method to use solar-generated electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen — a critical step in the generation of solar-based fuels, whose only emission is water.
CIGS in space: Ascent Solar chosen for space-based PV project
The thin film PV manufacturer has again been selected by Vanguard Space Technologies to provide modules for its space research program and unmanned aerial vehicles.
Key technology and equipment take-aways from EU PVSEC
Two weeks ago today, the 29th EU PVSEC trade show and conference opened its doors in Amsterdam. The trade show has continued to shrink, but the event still provides some key insights into where PV is heading in terms of technology directions and equipment supply.
REC launches TwinPeak PV module
The Norwegian solar panel producer has launched a new multicrystalline panel that delivers 17% efficiency.
Chint Power PID prevention tech awarded innovation patent
The Energy Balancer, awarded a patent by the Chinese Intellectual Property Office, prevents potential induced degradation of PV panels.
Chint Power PID prevention tech awarded innovation patent
The Energy Balancer, awarded a patent by the Chinese Intellectual Property Office, prevents potential induced degradation of PV panels.
Utility SCE unveils largest battery storage system in US
The 32 MWh storage system has been part-funded by the Department of Energy and is set to push the capabilities of energy storage on the grid.
Under the hood of the latest 21.7% CIGS world record
ZSW head Michael Powalla discusses the processes that led researchers to the 21.7% CIGS efficiency record.
Forecast 2030: stored electricity at $0.05/kWh
Winfried Hoffmann, a well-known figure throughout the PV world, has created a learning curve for battery storage that predicts costs will fall much faster than many experts believe.
