Worldwide Partnership Between Air Liquide and Sixtron for Crystalline-Si Solar Cells
Air Liquide and Sixtron Advanced Materials announced an exclusive partnership to promote and distribute advanced coating materials to crystalline silicon ("c-Si") solar cell manufacturers worldwide. This innovative Silexium(TM) technology will enable crystalline solar panel producers - which today represent around 70% of all photovoltaic manufacturers - to improve the performance of their solar...
Read More »Solar PV Encapsulant Sheet maximizes reflectivity.
DuPont(TM) PV5223 is white reflective encapsulant that is placed on backside of Oerlikon Solar's thin film coatings. It reflects sunlight back through module's active layer, allowing for 94% reflectivity of module. Measuring 0.45 mm thick, sheet offers optimal durability and, by eliminating need for reflective paint, simplifies manufacturing process.
Read More »Technipower Receives Instant Solar(TM) Certification
Technipower Systems, Inc., announced today that the design of its Instant Solar PV system has been professionally certified for typical wind loading conditions encountered in the U.S., ranging through 105 miles per hour. "We are pleased to achieve this milestone," said Peter W. DeVecchis President of Technipower. "This certification will accelerate our effort to sell the system to a market that...
Read More »ABB Wins $30 Million Solar Power Plant Order in Spain
New substations and equipment to expand power grid and enhance reliability Zurich, Switzerland, - ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won a $30 million order from GA Solar, part of the Gestamp Corporation, to deliver a 13 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic (PV) power plant in northern Spain. Once connected to the grid, the plant will supply up to 22.6 gigawatt hours (GWh) of...
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Accelerating Composites Production with Dielectric Cure Monitoring
This white paper provides an in-depth explanation of how dielectric monitoring works, and why it's the best choice for any company working with advanced composite materials.
Read More »RFMD® Achieves Milestone in Commercialization of High-Performance Photovoltaic Cells
GREENSBORO, N.C., Mar 15, 2010 - RF Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq:RFMD), a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency components and compound semiconductor technologies, today announced it has successfully manufactured the industry's first photovoltaic cell using high-volume six-inch gallium arsenide (GaAs) machinery. The photovoltaic (PV) cell was manufactured...
Read More »Konarka Announces Business Collaboration and Strategic Investment with Konica Minolta
- Konarka and Konica Minolta Joint Development Expected to Yield Production and Global Distribution of High Performance Organic Photovoltaic Panels Lowell, Mass. - Konarka Technologies, Inc., an innovator in development and commercialization of Konarka Power Plastic®, a material that converts light to energy, today announced the company has signed a comprehensive R&D collaboration and...
Read More »PV Panel offers output of 300 mW.
Measuring 41 x 67.5 x 0.8 mm, model LR0GC02 solar panel features 10 polycrystalline silicon cells which achieve efficiency of 12.8%. System produces output of 5 V at maximum of 60 mA, while 300 mW rating suits it for operating memory-in-pixel LCD. Designed for integration into mobile device housings, panel includes interfaces for avoiding EMI as well as double wiring of cells that maximizes fuel...
Read More »PVI-Central 50 and 100 kW Inverters are approved to UL1741.
Respectively employing 50 and 100 kW subracks, PVI-CENTRAL-50-US and PVI-CENTRAL-100-US have scalable architecture that facilitates application-optimized inverter solutions from 50-300 kW. Both grid-tie, commercial-grade photovoltaic (PV) inverters offer reverse polarity protection, RS-485 communication interfaces, and front-panel LCD that provides real-time updates for critical operating...
Read More »Outdoor Photovoltaic Inverters feature NEMA3-rated enclosures.
Designed for commercial use, PVI-CENTRAL-150-US-480, PVI-CENTRAL-200-US-480, PVI-CENTRAL-250-US-480, and PVI-CENTRAL-300-US-480 provide outputs of 150, 200, 250, and 300 kW, respectively. Inverters offer 96% CEC efficiency and provide full power rating up to 40°C. Master-Slave configuration allows internal redundancy with no functional impairment in case of failure. When PV array is not...
Read More »Advanced Energy® Introduces the SOLARON® 250 Photovoltaic Inverter
AE's American-built 250 kW inverter ideal for commercial rooftop installations FORT COLLINS, Colo., Oct. 28, 2009-Advanced Energy® Industries, Inc. (NasdaqGM: AEIS) today introduced the Solaron 250, expanding AE's line of high-efficiency, transformerless, grid-tie photovoltaic (PV) inverters. With a power level of 250 kW, the Solaron 250 is ideal for applications such as commercial rooftop...
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Optimize Your Storage or Distribution Facility with Steel King Rack Solutions
Steel King racks are designed to meet seismic requirements in the most demanding conditions. Our durable storage products help your company save on maintenance costs. Check out our product video or download our Rack Planning eBook to learn more.
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