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Imec Combines Different Solar Cells to Reach Efficiencies Above 30 Percent

Today, imec, the world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics, energy, and digital technology, unveiled its new tandem solar cell technologies, which pave the way to higher cell efficiencies of PV panels on roofs, as well as on vehicles or building-integrated applications such as solar cells in windows or facades.

From IMEC 26 Sep 2018

Perovskite/CIGS Tandem Cell with Record Efficiency of 24.6 Percent Paves the Way for Flexible Solar Cells and High-Efficiency Building-Integrated PV

Today at the EU PVSEC conference, imec, the world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics, energy and digital technologies, presents a thin-film tandem solar cell consisting of a top perovskite cell developed by imec within the partnerships of EnergyVille and Solliance, and a bottom CIGS cell from the Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research.

From IMEC 26 Sep 2018

Imec’s Screen Printed Large-Area nPERT Solar Cells Surpass 23 Percent Efficiency

At today’s EU PVSEC conference, imec - the world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics, energy and digital technology and partner in EnergyVille - announced that its latest generation of large-area monofacial screen-printed rear-emitter nPERT cells feature a conversion efficiency of 23.03 percent, certified by Fraunhofer ISE CalLab.

From IMEC 26 Sep 2018

NV Embedded® - An Adaptable Solution. Naturally Intelligent

For the first time in 10 years, the global clean-tech company WindowMaster this month launches a new, state-of-the-art solution that sets the stage for the future of indoor climate control.

From WindowMaster A/S 7 Sep 2018

New Solar-Powered Technique to Remove Ice Buildup Without Chemicals or Power

From overhead powerlines to blades of wind turbines, a buildup of ice can cause problems ranging from reduced performance to failure.

6 Sep 2018

Ore Catapult Awarded 10-Year Extension to Operate Turbine for Research and Technology Development

The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has been awarded a Section 36 consent variation by the Scottish Government to operate its 7MW Levenmouth Offshore Wind Demonstration Turbine in Fife until 2029.

From ORE Catapult 4 Sep 2018

Spiralling Energy Costs and Climate Change Spur Major Revision of International Standard for Energy Performance

Organizations large and small are facing pressure to cut their energy use, with demands from governments, regulatory bodies, and consumers increasingly necessitating that every organization has in place an energy management policy.

22 Aug 2018

Novel, Efficient Heat Exchange Device with Elements Made of Polymeric Hollow Fibers

The basic needs of a person are access to hot water in a residential building and pleasant temperature in it. Yet, currently, breakages usually occur in the heating or hot water supply system. They can be prevented through innovative design solutions and also the use of innovative materials.

9 Aug 2018