Calyxo?s CdTe PV module achieves 13.4% efficiency

Sunday, 3.4.2012 - 19:20 (Solarserver)

On February 21st, 2012, Calyxo GmbH (Bitterfeld/Wolfen-Thalheim, Germany) announced that its 88.7 W cadmium telluride (CdTe) thin-film photovoltaic (PV) module has achieved an efficiency of 13.4%. The efficiency was confirmed by testing body SGS Germany. Calyxo?s standard module is 60cm x 120cm, but the firm?s patented atmospheric continuous manufacturing process can produce modules as wide as 120cm with any length desired, yielding greater flexibility and lower costs. Read more

Solar module OEMs to display next-generation Tigo Energy technology during PV Expo in Japan

Sunday, 3.4.2012 - 19:20 (Solarserver)

On February 28th, 2012, Tigo Energy (Tokyo, Japan), a provider of SmartModule technology for solar photovoltaic (PV) installations, announced collaboration with key partners that will display their latest solar products based on Tigo Energy next-generation module technology at PV Expo Japan in Tokyo. The expo was held from February 29th, 2012, through March 2nd, 2012. Read more

Southwest Solar signs joint development agreement for CPV technology

Sunday, 3.4.2012 - 19:20 (Solarserver)

On February 29th, 2012, Southwest Solar Technologies Inc. (Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.) announced that it has signed a joint development agreement with MaxQ Power Conversion LLC, an affiliate of MaxQ Technology LLC (Tempe, Arizona). The new collaboration is structured to drive the commercialization of Southwest Solar?s innovative concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) solar power technology. Read more