Alta Devices Sees Solar Lightening Soldiers’ Loads

Alta Devices military charging mat

As part of its emphasis on using high-efficiency thin-film cells for mobile power, Alta Devices shows of a flexible military charging mat. Read more →

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Peel And Stick Solar Is The Latest In Flexible PV

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A decal-like application process allows flexible solar panels to go on pretty much anything, from business cards to window panes. Read more →

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First Solar Looks To Growing India Market

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First Solar lands a panel deal in India, a growing market for utility-scale development that could help the company maintain its momentum. Read more →

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In Solyndra’s Shadow, SoloPower Opens Portland Plant

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Loan guarantee-backed SoloPower opens a factory in Porland, hoping to survive the brutal PV price wars with a lightweight, flexible panel. Read more →

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Thin Cell Solar Gets A Boost From The Ol’ Microwave

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Oregon State University says microwave heating could be the key to using cheaper, less toxic materials in thin-film solar cells. Read more →

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Solar Crunch Hits GE; Colorado Plant On Hold

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Demonstrating just what a tough time this is for solar manufacturing – whether you got U.S. loans or not – GE puts a big thin-film plant in Colorado on hold. Read more →

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US-Backed Abound Solar Bites The Dust

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Thin-film manufacturer Abound Solar, after spending $70 million in U.S.-supported loans, declares bankruptcy. Read more →

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Solar Energy’s Future To Be Found In Nano Technologies?

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Researchers from North Carolina State University claim they've found a way of creating much slimmer thin-film solar cells, without compromising the cells' performance. Read more →

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Solar Lab Gives Upstate NY School Thin-Film Edge

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Binghampton University recently celebrated the opening of two new labs, including a solar lab that will focus on developing new thin-film solar technologies. Read more →

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Solar To Adorn Massive Trade Fair’s Curved Roofs

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Flexible thin-film laminates will be bonded to the curving Rimini Fiera pavilions, adding up to a solar power system capable of producing 4.33 megawatts. Read more →

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