Tag Archives: SunPower

Innovation trends in electrolysers for hydrogen production

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Now.Solar

Executive summaryIn a collaborative effort between the European Patent Office (EPO) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), this patent insight report examines the global evolution of patent filings published between 2005 and 2020 in the domain of electrolysers used … Continue reading →

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10 years of R&D spending analysis of 12 key PV module manufacturers

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Ritesh Pothan

 A technology buy cycle driven by PERC technology is keeping R&D spending high. Image: Fraunhofer ISE R&D spending patterns Combined R&D expenditures of 12 major PV module manufacturers in 2016, tracked since 2007, declined by approximately 4.4% in 2016 to … Continue reading →

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Ford will debut a solar-powered electric car at the Consumer Electronics Show next week

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

The solar cells in the new Ford C-Max Solar Energi, to be unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show. The car, a concept vehicle not ready for dealer showrooms, is a version of the C-Max Energi plug-in car already sold by … Continue reading →

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IHS: China chimes as US solar companies lag market growth leaders

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Yingli Green Energy is still leading the pact, based on IHS’ analysis of merchant module shipments, garnering 8.1% global market share, up from 7.3% in the same period a year ago. The fastest growing supplier is reported to be ReneSola, … Continue reading →

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Trina, Yingli, SunPower top Solar Scorecard

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Of the leading 40 solar companies, environmental and consumer advocacy group Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition found that Trina Solar, Yingli and SunPower bested industry rivals in areas such as worker safety and module toxicity. Industry watchdog and consumer advocacy group … Continue reading →

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First Solar to manufacture new crystalline silicon line from end of 2014

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Natgrp: Writing on the wall for Thin Film! “CdTe isn’t suitable for residential or small commercial – that’s half the global market.” Denis de Ceuster, Tetrasun has achieved a third party confirmed efficiency of 21.4% with its n-type silicon cells First … Continue reading →

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R&D spending analysis of top PV module manufacturers in 2012

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

R&D expenditure by major PV module manufacturers has not been immune from the PV industry’s period of profitless prosperity. However, spending in 2012 has not been as affected as many would have expected with a number of companies increasing their … Continue reading →

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First Solar to manufacture copper-based crystalline silicon solar cells

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

TetraSun’s cell concept is based on what the company has termed “a novel surface passivation technology”. It enables the use of 40um wide copper electrodes instead of screen-printed silver metallization. Without demanding special equipment for the manufacturing process, cell Voc … Continue reading →

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Completely Solar Powered Solar Impulse to fly across US with SunPower cells in May

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Solar Impulse’s trip across the US is its last “mission” before attempting a zero-fuel round-the-world flight in 2015   The world’s first solar-powered plane will begin its attempt at a coast to coast crossing of the United States in May … Continue reading →

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SunPower treading water on a sea of red ink

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

The company reported fourth quarter 2012 GAAP revenue of US$679 million, up 8.5% from US$648.9 million in the prior quarter. Despite reporting its highest quarterly revenue figures for 2012, SunPower continued its loss making ways. SunPower has reported losses in … Continue reading →

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