Scientists in the Netherlands have demonstrated an interdigitated back contact copper-indium-gallium-selenide solar cell with a sub-micron thickness of 673nm. The device has an aluminum oxide and magnesium fluoride-based anti-reflective coating.Scientists at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands have developed an interdigitated back contact (IBC),...
Read MoreThe new measure mainly applies to wind power and other renewable energy sources, as most of the country's solar capacity was deployed after 2014, when the energy reforms were implemented.The Mexican government revealed grid-fee increases last week for renewable energy plants installed under the so-called...
Read MoreThe government said developers have one more month to apply for the subsidy. It also delayed the project-completion deadline from Dec. 31, 2020, to June 30, 2021. From next year, rooftop PV will likely be supported by unspecified tax breaks.The Swedish government has revealed that...
Read MoreOnly domestic manufacturers with multicrystalline solar cell production capacity of a minimum 30 MW per annum are eligible to apply. Bidding closes on June 27.State-owned Central Electronics Limited (CEL) has invited bids for supply of five-busbar multi-crystalline solar cells with a minimum 4.52 W peak...
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From the acquisition of IP to commercialization, the PV industry has witnessed a rapid rise of gallium-doped silicon. Researchers are testing the resulting cells’ stability while industry has begun the manufacturing phase. All this leads to a key question: Will gallium doped silicon solar modules...
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As a remedy for light-induced degradation (LID) in crystalline silicon cells, gallium-doped wafers are showing considerable promise. With reports that ingot growth productivity can rival that of boron doping, it seems that gallium doping may now be able to meet the cost, integration and performance...
Read MoreGrid battery integrator NEC Energy Solutions is winding down, Bloomberg reported Thursday. The company manufactured and integrated hundreds of megawatts of battery systems for projects around the world. But parent company NEC Corp. of Japan told Bloomberg that the subsidiary lost money since its founding in...
Read MoreNeighborhood Sun has partnered with solar developer Soltage to bring a community solar project to central and south Jersey. The 3.1-MW project will primarily serve low and moderate income PSE&G customers in Camden, Mercer and Burlington counties. It is expected to be among the first...
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The COVID-19 pandemic featured prominently at this week’s inaugural pv magazine Virtual Roundtables Europe, which took place this past Tuesday and Wednesday. Not only did the pandemic lead to the virtualization of pv magazine’s established June Roundtables, but it was a big topic in the...
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European scientists have developed mini modules with an active area of 14 cm² and a 3.68% efficiency rating. The panels also have a self-adjusting feature that can help to mitigate the amount of light when they are exposed to full sunlight, or to the temperatures...
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