The silver electrical contacts that carry electricity out of about 90 percent of the solar modules on the market are also one of their most expensive parts. Now scientists have used X-rays to observe exactly how those contacts form during manufacturing. Read more here:: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/matter_energy/solar_energy/~3/fsxvPUj_v4g/160401073657.htm
By Strathmore Worldwide Dan Lupuleasa of Portland, Oregon has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the utilities field. He was honored on the Reuter’s BillBoard in Times Square in New York City by…
By Wayne.Hicks@nrel.gov (Wayne Hicks) April 1, 2016 Scientists at the Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have been able to pinpoint for the first time what happens during a key manufacturing process of silicon solar cells. Their paper, “The formation mechanism for printed silver-contacts…
By By REUTERS The struggling solar company said it had received a subpoena seeking details related to its failed deal to buy Vivint Solar and transactions with its two publicly listed units, TerraForm Power and TerraForm Global. Read more here:: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/01/business/sunedison-receives-subpoena-from-justice-department.html
By By ANDY WEBSTER This documentary spotlights international efforts to build a green economy through solar power. Read more here:: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/01/movies/review-catching-the-sun-profiles-solar-energy-entrepreneurs-and-activists.html
Scientists study the most efficient way to conserve energy in hot and cold weather. Read more here:: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/matter_energy/solar_energy/~3/OnidjIIQpAs/160331142527.htm
Scientists have demonstrated that the placement and type of a tiny measurement device called a reference electrode enhances the quantity and quality of information that can be extracted from lithium-ion battery cells during cycling. Read more here:: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/matter_energy/fuel_cells/~3/nogvWxuCfhE/160331134415.htm
By SolarCraft Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of a 187 kW solar panel installation at Nova Group in Napa, CA. The solar panel system will provide over a 90% reduction in their power bills, saving the company $2 million dollars in energy fees over the next…
By sdyhin 31 March 2016 The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) today congratulated the developers of recently commissioned Moree Solar Farm (MSF) for reaching a landmark power purchase agreement. Under the agreement with developer Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV), Origin Energy will purchase 100 per cent of the electricity and large-scale…
By marketforce Now in its 8th year, Nuclear New Build Forum returns at a vital moment for the nuclear industry. With the exciting news at Hinkley Point C and movement forward at the other developers, there has never been a better time to assess the state of the industry and…
