Category Archives: Solar Industry
A Three-Dimensional Solar Cell?
Solar3D Inc., the developer of a three-dimensional solar celltechnology, has filed a patent application for its solar cell design and methods of fabrication. Inspired by light-management techniquesused in fiber optic devices, the company’s solar cell technologyutilizes a three-dimensional design to trap sunlight insidemicro-photovoltaic structures, where photons bounce around until theyare converted into electrons, Solar3D explains. [...]
Boeing Subsidiary Begins Production Of 39.2% Efficient Solar Cells $BA
The Boeing Co. says that Spectrolab, a wholly owned subsidiary, hasstarted mass production of its newest terrestrial solar cell, the C3MJ+. With an average conversion efficiency of 39.2%, C3MJ+ will be theindustry’s highest-efficiency cell, according to the company. The concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) cells draw on Spectrolab’s 50-yearhistory of manufacturing solar cells for space and terrestrialapplications [...]
Lumin Solar Achieves CSA Certification
Lumin Solar Inc., based in Thornhill, Ontario, says it has been awardedCSA International certification for its LS-240 photovoltaic solar panelin compliance with UL 1703 standards. Lumin Solar’s modulesconsist of monocrystalline cells in a 60-cell layout, along with premium components, resulting in higher panel output, according to the company. Its products are compliant with the Ontario [...]
Main Street Power, Morgan Stanley Launch Solar Pilot Program
Main Street Power Co. Inc., a national solar developer, has launched afree energy pilot program subsidized through Solar Access California(SACA), a partnership between Main Street Power and Morgan Stanley. Working with nonprofit agencies, the partnership’s program is designed todeliver free solar power to income-qualified residents of multi-unitapartments across California. Under a No-Cost Power PurchaseStructure, SACA [...]
Mercury Solar Systems Inaugurates 103 kW PV Array For Estee Lauder
Solar integrator Mercury Solar Systems Inc. has completed a 103 kW solar energy system on The Estee Lauder Cos.’ automated storage facility inLong Island, N.Y. The system consists of 385 solar panels and is expected to generate over 120 MWh annually. SOURCE: Mercury Solar Systems
LDK Arbitration Award Upheld In Helios Solar Case $LDK
LDK Solar Co. Ltd. says the Venice Court of Appeal has declared that the international arbitration award made in London by the InternationalCourt of Arbitration in the proceedings between LDK Solar andItaly-based Helios Technology SPA is valid, effective and enforceable in Italy. The Venice Court of Appeal upholds that the "take or pay" clause in [...]
Suntech Acquires 375 MW Of Wafer Manufacturing Capacity $STP
Suntech Power Holdings Co. Ltd. says it is in the process of acquiring 375 MW of ingot and wafer slicing capacity in China. The wafer manufacturing capacity is being spun off from a subsidiary ofGlory Silicon Technology Investments (Hong Kong) Ltd., in which Suntechholds an equity investment. Suntech will acquire the remaining 70%shares of the [...]
Evergreen Solar Introduces New ES-E Series Solar Module $ESLR
Evergreen Solar Inc., a manufacturer of String Ribbon solar panels withits proprietary silicon wafer technology, has launched the new ES-ESeries String Ribbon solar panels. These new panels feature ahigher voltage than previous models, making them compatible withmicro-inverters for residential installations, the company says. Theyare also IEC 61701 salt-mist-certified, making them suitable forinstallations in coastal regions. [...]
EVSO Partners With Solar-Nomics
Evolution Solar Corp. (EVSO), a developer of solar energy technologies,has signed a partnership agreement with Denver-based solar energyservices company Solar-Nomics. According to EVSO President Robert Hines, the partnership with Solar-Nomics will significantly expandEVSO’s market position. Solar-Nomics delivers solar energy solutions tocommercial businesses and government entities in the U.S. and abroad. As part of the company’s [...]