Solar Cells Info

Source: Nanowerk News, November 25, 2008
http://www.nanowerk.com/news/newsid=8370.php

You never know where basic research may lead. For decades materials scientists have been experimenting with a corkscrew-like polymer structure called a gyroid. Now an international team of researchers has shown that the gyroid structure can be used to “self-assemble” a low-cost photovoltaic cell. The idea could lead to more economical solar collectors and more efficient fuel cells. (more…)

Source: Frontier India Strategic & Defence, November 30, 2008
http://frontierindia.net/cae/mit-finds-ways-to-boost-solar-cell-efficiency/183/

New ways of squeezing out greater efficiency from solar photovoltaic cells are emerging from computer simulations and lab tests conducted by a team of physicists and engineers at MIT.  Using computer modeling and a variety of advanced chip-manufacturing techniques, they have applied an antireflection coating to the front, and a novel combination of multi-layered reflective coatings and a tightly spaced array of lines — called a diffraction grating — to the backs of ultrathin silicon films to boost the cells’ output by as much as 50 percent.
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New Delhi, Oct , 2008
Source: PTI /The Hindu Online
http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/008200810051031.htm

A group of students from a city based institute, who have developed a solar car, are representing India at The South Africa Solar Challenge, a unique competition in solar-powered cars.  The car has been developed by a group of 20 students from Netaji Subhash Institute of Technology (NSIT) here. The car of NSIT is the cheapest model in the competition, which has participations of teams from all over the world. (more…)

by Donald Melanson, Oct 17, 2008
Source: Engadget.com
http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/17/
chinese-made-solar-powered-car-gets-150-kilometers-on-a-30-hour/

It may not attract the same sort of glances as a Tesla, or a Volt, for that matter, but this solar-powered car built by China’s Zhejiang 001 Group is pretty impressive in its own right, both for its price (just $5,560), and it’s efficiency. That latter bit is a result of some rather un-integrated solar panels, which absorb 95% of the solar energy they take in and convert it to electricity at between 14 and 17% efficiency, which is actually pretty impressive as far as solar panels go. According to the company, that should let you travel about 150 kilometers on a 30-hour charge, though you’ll only be able to go five kilometers on a one-hour charge. No word on a release outside of China, as you might have guessed, but the company has apparently already produced ten of ’em for sale inside the country, with more presumably on the way. (more…)

By: Irma Venter, 24 Oct 08
Source: Creamer Media’s Engg News
http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article.php?a_id=145203

A car powered by the sun is such a novel idea to South Africans that the Kokstad traffic police stopped the participants in the country’s first solar car race, demanding to know where “they are taking these solar panels”.  However, says race organiser Winstone Jordaan, it also epitomises everything this race is about: exposing South Africans to alternative technologies, and educating the public about solar energy specifically.
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Taipei, Oct. 07, 2008
Source: Everphoton press release
http://www.everphoton.com/emsps.htm

As the awareness of environmentally-friendly concepts increases, Everphoton Energy Corporation has taken a further step in designing a Mobile Solar Power Supply (MSPS -1) to replace the conventional use of diesel generators.

The MSPS – 1 model of portable energy supply features zero pollution, noise free operations to commercial, industrial and even emergency applications. It took 6 month for the company to design and build and it was first appeared in Taiwan International Photovoltaic Forum & Exhibition from Oct. 7-8, 2008.

Being the very first prototype, the MSPS – 1 has the output power of the 1KW (CPV modules) to supply 110V A.C or 24V D.C, with battery capacity of 12V  400 Ah. Combining excellent engineering, high efficient components and the construction, Everphoton has once again set another example of its dedication in utilizing renewable energies and providing alternative solutions to save the environment. The company not only provides designs for costume-made specification, but the consultancy in regards to the mechanical work. The patent for MSPS – 1 has been filed in Asia, USA and Europe.

EVERPHOTON was founded in 2007 with investments from global top five LED packaging house Everlight Electronics and electronic material producer Yee Fong Chemical. Everlight is one of the major shareholders of EVERPHOTON and Epistar.

for further information, please visit www.everphoton.com

A new solar mobile charger is ready to add hours and hours for more people especially travelers to charge their mobile when they need it most.
Source: PRLog (Press Release), Oct 21, 2008
http://www.prlog.org/10131154-solar-mobile-charger-available-to-end-users-in-malaysia.html

Malaysia Keep in Touch (M) Sdn Bhd (http://www.keepeshop.com) has made it even easier and convenient for end users to purchase their products via their easy-to-use website by adding e-commerce functionality, which will be launched next month, the company has announced.  The technical innovation provides the ultimate in ease for those seeking for solar mobile phone charger, digital camera, camera accessories, memory card & readers at a wide range in Malaysia, saving users’ valuable time, says Managing Director Ben Cheong.
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Lakewood, Colo., Oct. 22, 2008
Source: PRNewswire

Continuum Lakewood Development Company, in association with MMA Renewable Ventures, a subsidiary of Municipal Mortgage & Equity, LLC (Pink Sheets: MMAB), Oak Leaf Energy Partners and SunPower Corporation , is dedicating today a 1.75-megawatt solar power system that has been constructed on three parking garages at the Belmar mixed-use development in Lakewood, Colo. It is one of the largest solar parking structures in the Western U.S. (more…)

Hong Kong , 25 October 2008
Source: News24.com
http://www.news24.com/News24/Technology/News/0,,2-13-1443_2415709,00.html

A solar-powered lamp, which is as thin as a magazine cover and sticks onto most surfaces has been developed by a Hong Kong inventor, a media report said.  The lamp won designer Keikko Lee, 26, the gold price in South Korea’s first international design competition held in October, the South China Morning Post said.  Lee said the lamp has electroluminescent material on one side and solar panels and sensors on the other. (more…)

Dubai, October 25, 2008
Source: The Hindu Online
http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/008200810251631.htm

As part of its efforts to reduce pollution and create alternative sources of energy to meet growing demand, the city of Dubai has launched a major initiative to harness solar energy.  Chairman of the Dubai government’s investment vehicle Dubai World Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem has launched Solar Technologies, the Middle East’s largest photovoltaic manufacturing facility, in the course of the Green Dubai World Forum-2008, currently underway here. (more…)