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    Wearable SILVER solar cells turn soldiers into sitting ducks

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    Well, if defense forces around the globe are seriously looking forward to having their soldiers generate electricity on the go, with solar panels, we suggest they have these embedded in military uniforms! Unlike these wearable flexible panels for instance, developed … Continue reading3

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    Inkjet printing method to create solar cells inexpensively, without waste

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    Inkjet printing has never had too much to do with solar energy until now. Engineers at Oregon State University have come up with a solution to creating CIGS solar devices using inkjet printing lately. This reduces the amount of raw … Continue reading3

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    British soldiers go green with camouflages integrated with solar cells

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    Infantry usually end up carrying around heavy equipment to keep them powered up while out in the open, facing the elements and enemies. This slows them down, tires them out and has a bunch-load of setbacks. So, Britain is now … Continue reading3

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    Boeing readies itself to manufacture high efficiency solar cells on a large scale

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    A short while ago, we wrote about Boeing’s intentions to develop solar panels. The firm, famed for those flying machines they make, are now all ready to begin large scale production of these highly efficient concentrator photovoltaic cells (CPV) known … Continue reading3

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    Energy conversion of 15.9% by flexible CIGS solar cell

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    After a lot of head-scratching and brain storming, the guys at the Research Center for Photovoltaics at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) came up with a record-breaking flexible solar submodule. Using a CIGS thin film, … Continue reading3

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    Solar cells that help windows soak solar energy by Kyosemi Corporation

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    Ever thought of windows that can actually power up your home? Well, Kyosemi Corporation came up with an innovation that will help push the solar window technology further. The company developed solar cells, tiny and spherical that can be embedded … Continue reading3

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    Microfiber solar cells used to make energy-producing clothing

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    All of us know that the latest fad in portable and usable technology research is gadget powered clothes. Although many concepts have come up in this field, none of them have turned into reality. But this scenario may soon change … Continue reading3

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    Mitsubishi Electric Corp breaks previous efficiency records with its polysilicon solar cell

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    Mitsubishi Electric Corp is taking its solar cell technology seriously with its newly acquired cell conversion efficiency of 19.3%. This was with a polysilicon solar cell that measured 15 x 15 cm. This figure is more than the 19.1% conversion … Continue reading3

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    Sharp unveils flexible solar cells that can survive in space

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    With companies sticking out their thumbs to solar cell technology, Sharp recently unveiled their first solar cell that will survive a trip and a stay in space. These solar cells are flexible and can be twisted, folded and turned around … Continue reading3

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    Crystalline solar cells and modules to be produced by LG

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    Earlier this year in July, LG had entered the league of companies manufacturing solar products with the release of their thin- film like solar cells. LG claimed that these solar cells were the most efficient in large areas (1.1 x … Continue reading3

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