Daqo Solar Panels Another PID Torture Test Survivor

Daqo New Energy has announced its solar panels excelled in potential-induced degradation (PID) tests performed at TUV Rheinland’s and PV Lab’s laboratories.
Panasonic Sets New HIT Solar Cell Efficiency Record

Panasonic Corporation announced last week it had achieved a record conversion efficiency of 24.7% with a HIT solar cell.
REC Solar Panels Survive PID Torture Test

REC Peak Energy modules recently underwent testing designed to damage panels – and survived.
Solar Powered DE-STAR Could Fend Off Asteroids

Folks in Russia may have liked this solar powered asteroid defense system to have been deployed prior to last week.
Carbon Films Enhance Solar Cell Efficiency

Recent research out of Yale University could usher in a new generation of efficient hybrid carbon/silicon solar cells.
Microsoft Providing Solar-Powered Broadband Access In Africa

Early this month, Microsoft Corp announced the launch of a pilot project delivering low-cost wireless broadband access in parts of Kenya via solar-powered base stations.
MTI Partners Invests In Dye Sensitised Solar Cell Company

UK cleantech firm MTI Partners has announced an investment of £2 million (AUD$3.04 million) in Oxford Photovoltaics Ltd. (OPV), a leader in the development of dye-sensitised solar cell technology.
WA Greens Launch Energy 2029

Western Australia’s Greens say its Energy 2029 study offers credible scenarios for meeting the state’s south-west grid electricity demand through existing clean technologies and energy efficiency strategies.
Solar Scammers Arrested

The arrest of a Queensland pair who allegedly perpetrated a major scam involving solar panels provides a reminder to buyers to carry out sufficient due diligence before purchasing a solar power system.
Belgium Powers Ahead With Solar

It may not be the sunniest of nations; but Belgium is currently well ahead of Australia when it comes to PV solar power capacity per capita.