Fraunhofer ISE streamlines use of epitaxial wafers in TOPCon solar cell manufacturing
Researchers at the German research institute have demonstrated that the so-called EpiWafers could be used directly for solar cell fabrication without needing a pre-gettering step. Their experiments provide a proof of principle* for epitaxially grown silicon wafers from German wafer manufacturer NexWafe GmbH.
The Hydrogen Stream: BPCL commissions 5MW green hydrogen plant at Bina refinery
Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd (BPCL) has commissioned its first — and one of India’s largest — green hydrogen plant at the Bina Refinery in Madhya Pradesh.
Harnessing Big Data and advanced modelling to optimise solar PV systems
Marcel Suri, Chief Executive Officer of Solargis, speaks to pv magazine about the factors influencing the performance of PV plants globally and in India, and how historical datasets, coupled with advancements in computing power and data analytics, help optimise PV system design for better risk management.
Longi achieves 34.85% efficiency for two-terminal tandem perovskite solar cell
The result was confirmed by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
Indexel Engineering secures 50 MWh supply of US developed sodium-ion batteries from Unigrid
Indexel Engineering has secured 50 MWh supply of sodium-ion batteries from US-based battery innovator Unigrid.
Attero enters solar panel recycling MoU with NISE
Attero and the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) have signed a memorandum of understanding for research and development of solar panel recycling technology in India.
Premier Energies, Germany’s RENA Technologies join forces for solar cell innovation
Premier Energies Ltd has partnered with Germany-based RENA Technologies GmbH on process innovations for n-type solar cells and the development of wet chemistry techniques for next-generation tandem solar cells.
Longi claims world’s highest efficiency for silicon solar cells
Longi said it has achieved a 27.81% efficiency rating for a hybrid interdigitated back contact, as confirmed by Germany’s Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin (ISFH).
Push on to accelerate next generation PV materials
There is no consensus on the future of PV technology but there is general agreement that existing silicon solar cells do not represent the pinnacle of solar energy generation. This has resulted in the exploration of alternative materials and device architectures, with tandem solar cells emerging as the front runner for the next generation of solar cells to be deployed at scale.
Robots to work with humans to demonstrate solar module installation
US electrical contractor Rosendin plans to demonstrate robotic-assisted solar module installation at a large-scale solar energy project under construction in Texas.
