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Tag: PV modules

  • SunPower buys SolarWorld Americas to ramp up P-Series panel production

    In the latest episode of As the Solar Industry Turns, SunPower is acquiring 100 percent of SolarWorld Americas. You may recall SolarWorld Americas being one of the companies that hit a rough patch and filed a 201 trade petition that launched the #TrumpTariffs now in place. SunPower plans to injectRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • NREL update: The puzzle of scaling perovskite solar cells (and possible solutions)

    As perovskite solar cells set efficiency records and the nascent technology becomes more stable, another major challenge remains: the issue of scalability, according to researchers at the Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). “It is scalable,” said Kai Zhu, a materials science researcher at NREL. “We just needRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Solaria, Seraphim teaming up to develop, mass produce solar module technology

    Solaria Corporation, a global provider of solar module products and technologies, has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with Jiangsu Seraphim Solar. Pursuant to the agreement, both companies will work together to develop advanced photovoltaic manufacturing technologies and implement these technologies for mass production. “Key energy industry players recognize theRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • NREL promotes new solar tool to accurately calculate PV module degradation rates

    How long a product can be expected to perform at a high level is a fundamental indication of quality and durability. In the solar industry, accurately predicting the longevity of photovoltaic (PV) panels is essential to increase energy production, lower costs, and raise investor and consumer confidence. A new softwareRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Check out how these Sunflare solar panels blend into this standing seam roof

    Graham Hill, founder of the sustainability-focused media outlet TreeHugger and two-time TED presenter, launched a new compact, off-grid, low-impact showcase house in Maui on a shared lot. The project – LifeEdited Maui – aims to spread the concept of living big in a small house. He’s providing a glimpse of whatRead More — Solar Builder magazine