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Kirsten Myers

Kirsten Myers oversees the Americas Research Center which focusses on Fundamentals and Future Technology as regards metallization products for high-efficiency cell designs. After studying physics at Princeton, Kirsten earned her Ph.D. in Applied Physics at Stanford University. She held a variety of technical, marketing and new business development roles at DuPont and Tekniplex prior to joining Heraeus in May 2017.

Articles written by Kirsten Myers

Technology & Products

Peruvian researchers develop foldable solar panels for naval, mining applications The technology uses a pattern inspired by Japanese origami to fold the photovoltaic panels in a single movement. A prototype weighs around 6 kg and can be transported in a suitcase.

Luis Ini

Aug 04, 2026

Applications & Installations

Argentina awards 700.5 MW of battery storage across critical grid nodes Argentina has awarded 20 battery energy storage system (BESS) projects to five developers under the AlmaSADI tender, with an estimated investment of $700 million to strengthen the national grid outside the Buenos Aires metropolitan area.

Luis Ini

Jul 10, 2026

Applications & Installations

Chile’s PV capacity reaches 12.18 GW Chile’s solar PV capacity reached 12.2 GW, representing about 61% of total reneweable energy capacity as of May 2026. Solar also led renewables generation, contributing 1,825 GWh in April—over 55% of monthly reneables output in the National Electric System.

Luis Ini

Jul 06, 2026

Applications & Installations

ContourGlobal inaugurates Chilean hybrid plant with 231 MW of solar and 200 MW/1.3 GWh BESS The Víctor Jara hybrid power plant in Tarapacá Region includes a battery storage system capable of delivering energy for 6.5 continuous hours after sunset. The project developer says the project is the longest-duration operational utility-scale BESS installation in Latin America.

Luis Ini

Jun 01, 2026