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Fraunhofer, German Weather Service Develop Better Models for Forecasting Renewable Energy Generation

It is a well-known fact that the wind does not blow and the sun does not shine with a steady intensity. This poses a major issue when it comes to the power grid wherein the power supply and power demand must go hand in hand.

2 Jun 2016

Researchers Design Solar Collector that Dehydrates Food Products

Scientists at CIATEQ (Advanced Technology Center) in Mexico have developed a flat solar collector that utilizes solar energy to dehydrate food products, like fruits and vegetables. Developed at the behest of an agro-food company, the system is designed to attain air temperatures as high as 77°C. This latest development could be a major benefit to the food industry.

2 Jun 2016

Hybrid Device Harnessing Solar and Wind Energy Could Power Internet of Things

“Smarter” cities can be made from the “Internet of Things” (IoT) by linking a widespread network of small communications devices to make life easier and more efficient. However, every one of these machines would need a large amount of energy.

27 May 2016

MIT Scientists Invent Solar Thermophotovoltaics that Convert Solar Heat into Usable Light

MIT scientists have demonstrated a system on the basis of a method that allows solar cells to break through a hypothetically predicted ceiling on the amount of sunlight they can transform into electricity.

24 May 2016

New Zephyr S Platform to Feature MicroLink’s Solar Sheet Technology

MicroLink Devices is proud to announce that Airbus Defence and Space has issued a production contract for MicroLink's epitaxial liftoff (ELO)-based multijunction solar sheets for use on the new Zephyr S platform.

20 May 2016

U.S. Solar Electric System Could Lead to Enduring Environmental and Health Benefits

According to a research from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) and National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), solar power could give rise to $400 billion in public health and environmental benefits across the US by 2050.

19 May 2016

Study Reveals Cause and Solution for Degradation of Perovskite Solar Cells in Sunlight

The cause and a solution as to why perovskite solar cells tend to degrade in sunlight was revealed by a breakthrough study conducted at Los Alamos National Laboratory. This study helps to eliminate one hurdle towards commercialization of this potential technology.

19 May 2016

Combination of Two Solar Technologies Holds Promise for More Efficient and Cheaper Solar Power

Generally, companies have found that solar panels can either be efficient or economical, but not both. This concept has recently been challenged by a team of researchers at the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. They coupled two solar technologies, moving one step closer to creating more economical and highly effective solar panels.

19 May 2016

Australian Researchers Set New World Record for Solar Cell Efficiency

Engineers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have created a novel solar cell configuration that has pushed the conversion efficiency of sunlight-to-electricity to as high as 34.5%, setting a new world record for unfocused sunlight and bringing us closer to the hypothetical limits for such a module.

18 May 2016

Laser-Fired Contact Process for Series Manufacturing of Highly Efficient PERC Solar Cells

A laser-based manufacturing process from the Fraunhofer ISE in Freiburg, Germany is revolutionizing the photovoltaics market. For the first time point-contacted solar cells can be manufactured in series. Several million cells with significantly higher efficiency levels are already on the market.

12 May 2016

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Fraunhofer, German Weather Service Develop Better Models for Forecasting Renewable Energy Generation

Researchers Design Solar Collector that Dehydrates Food Products

Hybrid Device Harnessing Solar and Wind Energy Could Power Internet of Things

MIT Scientists Invent Solar Thermophotovoltaics that Convert Solar Heat into Usable Light

New Zephyr S Platform to Feature MicroLink’s Solar Sheet Technology

U.S. Solar Electric System Could Lead to Enduring Environmental and Health Benefits

Study Reveals Cause and Solution for Degradation of Perovskite Solar Cells in Sunlight

Combination of Two Solar Technologies Holds Promise for More Efficient and Cheaper Solar Power

Australian Researchers Set New World Record for Solar Cell Efficiency

Laser-Fired Contact Process for Series Manufacturing of Highly Efficient PERC Solar Cells

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