Quantum dots: A big boost to solar tech? – msnbc.com
Energy Harvesting Journal Quantum dots: A big boost to solar tech? msnbc.com Solar panels at a 2-megawatt photovoltaic array in Albuquerque, NM are shown. Charged quantum dots could increase the efficiency of solar cells by 45 percent, according to researchers
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ALD to Enable Novel, High Efficiency Silicon Nanorod Solar Cells – MarketWatch (press release)
ALD to Enable Novel, High Efficiency Silicon Nanorod Solar Cells MarketWatch (press release) The goal of this multinational, inter-European, three years (2009-2011) project combining the efforts of both scientific and industrial partners has been to dramatically increase the efficiency of solar cells and reduce the costs of their manufacturing … and more??
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Breakthrough could double solar energy output – Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times Breakthrough could double solar energy output Los Angeles Times By Dean Kuipers A new discovery from a chemist at the University of Texas at Austin may allow photovoltaic solar cells to double their efficiency, thus providing loads more electrical power from regular sunlight. Not only that, but it's way cheap. …
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First Solar tries to quell investors’ fears – AZ Central.com
solarserver.com First Solar tries to quell investors' fears AZ Central.com 4, 2011 12:00 AM Tempe-based First Solar Inc.'s founder told investors Thursday that despite last week's firing of CEO Rob Gillette, the company is not facing any major scandal, government investigation, operational problem or other catastrophe. …
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First Solar’s Ahearn Accelerates Cost-Cuts as Panel Prices Drop – BusinessWeek
Your Industry News First Solar's Ahearn Accelerates Cost-Cuts as Panel Prices Drop BusinessWeek 3 (Bloomberg) — First Solar Inc., the world's largest maker of thin-film solar panels, postponed plans to complete a factory in Vietnam to accelerate technology improvements in existing production lines and reduce costs.
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