Solar energy

CIGS is a process used for manufacturing photovoltaic solar wafers and panels. The firm said the module produces 123 watts and has an efficiency of 9.1 percent. Ascent Solar's technology allows companies to create solar panels on flexible plastic, ...

 CT by SI Staff on Tuesday 09 June 2009 Vacuum technology specialist Schmalz has developed a vacuum gripper, the SWG, for the precise, non-damaging handling of solar wafers and cells. Schmalz says the SWG handles gripping, moving, optical measurement, ...

Trina Solar manufactures solar photovoltaic products including monocrystalline and multicrystalline ingots, wafers and cells. It also assembles PV modules. The warehouse is expected to boost the company's North America distribution network, ...

Schott Solar, a subsidiary of German glassmaker Schott, produces components for photovoltaic applications and solar energy power plants. It's an integrated manufacturer of crystalline silicon wafers, cells and modules. Schott North America CEO Gerry ...

By Mike Millikin This joint venture is Hydro’s third initiative within solar energy since November 2006 when it invested in the solar energy company Norsun. Norsun will open a factory producing monocrystalline silicon wafers in Årdal, Norway. Hydro has also invested in the US company Ascent Solar, whic...