Solar Cells Info

Kyocera Corporation
Multiple-Crystal Solar Cells and Modules, Edge-Refined Film-Fed Growth (EFG) Process; Power Generation – Photovoltaic Solar Cells: Research and Manufacturing: Mono/Multicrystalline, Amorphous, Thin Film, Cells, Arrays, Modules, Roof Tiles
Corporate Solar Energy Division, Kyocera Corporation Headquarter Bldg
6 Takedatobadono-cho, Fushimi-ku, 612-8501 Kyoto, Japan
Telephone (+81) 75 – 604 34 76 Fax  (+81) 75 – 604 34 75
web url: http://global.kyocera.com/prdct/solar/

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd (MHI)
Thin Film Photovoltaic Modules; Power Generation – Photovoltaic Solar Cells: Research and Manufacturing: Mono/Multicrystalline, Amorphous, Thin Film, Cells, Arrays, Modules, Roof Tiles
New Energy Systems Dept, Solar Cell Power Systems
16-5 Konan 2-chome, Minato-ku, 108-8215    Tokyo, Japan
Telephone (+81) 3 – 6716 3397 Fax (+81) 3 – 6716 5816
web url:   http://www.mhi.co.jp/power/e_a-si/

MSK Corporation
Development, Production and Sales of Photovoltaic Modules – Design, Installation and Sales of Photovoltaic Systems; Power Generation – Photovoltaic Solar Cells: Research and Manufacturing: Mono/Multicrystalline, Amorphous, Thin Film, Cells, Arrays, Modules,
Roof Tiles – Solar Electric Systems
Nishi Shinjuku KS Bldg 6/F, 3-6-11 Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku Ku, 160-0023, Tokyo, Japan
Telephone (+81) 3 – 3342 3838 Fax (+81) 3 – 3342 6534
web url: www.msk.ne.jp

Sanyo Electric Co Ltd
Hybrid-Type Thin Solar Cells with 18.5% Conversion Efficiency; Power Generation – Photovoltaic Solar Cells: Research and Manufacturing: Mono/Multicrystalline, Amorphous, Thin Film, Cells, Arrays, Modules, Roof Tiles
Component Group – Clean Energy Company, Solar CRM Unit
5-5, Keihan-Hondori 2-Chome, Moriguchi, 656-8555    Osaka, Japan
Telephone (+81) 6 – 6994 7282 Fax (+81) 6 – 6994 7289
web url: http://www.sanyo.co.jp/clean/solar/hit_e/index_e.html

BP Solar Inc.
Manufactures Crystalline Silicon and Thin Film Photovoltaic Modules;
Power Generation – Photovoltaic Solar Cells: Research and Manufacturing: Mono/Multicrystalline, Amorphous, Thin Film, Cells, Arrays, Modules, Roof Tiles
630 Solarex Court, Frederick    MD 21703, United States
Telephone (+1) 301 – 698 42 00  Fax (+1) 410 – 698 42 21
web url: www.bpsolar.com

PVCell.com
Corporate International Operations (CIO)
Wholesale International Distributor of PV Solar Cells; Power Generation – Photovoltaic Solar Cells:  Research and Manufacturing: Mono- , Multicrystalline, Amorphous, Thin Film, Cells, Arrays, Modules, Roof Tiles
15959 Brodiea Drive,  Fountain Hills, AZ 85268, United States
Telephone (+1) 480 – 837 27 94 Fax  (+1) 480 – 816 64 06
web url: http://www.pvcell.com/

DayStar Technologies, Inc.
High-Performance, Thin-Film Solar Cell Modules Fabricated on Flexible Sheet Metal, Concentrating Photovoltaics; Power Generation – Photovoltaic Solar Cells: Research and Manufacturing: Mono/Multicrystalline, Amorphous, Thin Film, Cells, Arrays, Modules,  Roof Tiles – Solar Electric Systems
13 Corporate Drive, Halfmoon    NY 12065, United States
Telephone (+1) 518 – 383 46 00 Fax (+1) 518 – 383 49 00
web url: www.daystartech.com

Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics)
Advanced Alternative Energy Technologies: Thin-Film PV, Regenerative Fuel Cells, NiMH Batteries, Solid Hydrogen Storage Devices; Power Generation – Photovoltaic Solar Cells: Research and Manufacturing: Mono/Multicrystalline, Amorphous, Thin Film, Cells, Arrays,
Modules, Roof Tiles – Solar Electric Systems, Fuel Cells: Solid Polymer (SPFC, PEM), PEFC, SOFC)
2956 Waterview Drive,Rochester Hills, MI 48309, United States
Toll-Free    1-800-528-0617  Telephone    (+1) 248 – 293 04 40Fax (+1) 248 – 844 12 14
web url: www.ovonic.com

Energy Photovoltaics, Inc. (EPV)
Manufacture Thin Film Amorphous Silicon Solar Modules, Equipment and Technology to Manufacture Modules; Power Generation – Photovoltaic Solar Cells: Research and Manufacturing: Mono/Multicrystalline, Amorphous, Thin Film, Cells, Arrays, Modules, Roof Tiles
Post Box    PO Box 7456, Princeton , NJ 08543, United States
Telephone (+1) 609 – 587 30 00 Fax (+1) 609 – 587 53 55
web url: www.epv.net

GE Energy
Manufacturer of Photovoltaic Modules from 30-200 Watts and Complete Grid Connected Solar Electric Power Systems; Power Generation – Photovoltaic Solar Cells: Research and Manufacturing: Mono/Multicrystalline, Amorphous, Thin Film, Cells, Arrays, Modules,
Roof Tiles – Solar Electric Systems
Department Solar Technologies Toll-Free    1-866-750-3150
231 Lake Drive, Newark, DE 19702, United States
Telephone    (+1) 302 – 451 75 00 Fax (+1) 302 – 451 75 01
web url: http://www.gepower.com/prod_serv/products/solar/en/index.htm

Global Photonic Energy Corporation
Developing Organic Molecular Photovoltaic Technologies (OPV) and Hydrogen Production Technologies; Power Generation – Photovoltaic Solar Cells: Research and Manufacturing: Mono/Multicrystalline, Amorphous, Thin Film, Cells, Arrays, Modules, Roof Tiles – Fuel Cells
Princeton Crossroads Corporate Center
375 Phillips Boulevard, Ewing    NJ 08618, United States
Telephone (+1) 609 – 434 00 02 Fax (+1) 801 – 406 31 56
web url: www.globalphotonic.com

InterPhases Research
Thin Film n-CIS Flexible Solar Cells, CIS and CdTe PV Recycling, Cd Free p-CIGS PV, Electrochemical Processes; Recycling, Power Generation – Photovoltaic Solar Cells: Research and Manufacturing: Mono/Multicrystalline, Amorphous, Thin Film, Cells, Arrays, Modules, Roof Tiles
741-D Lakefield Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361, United States
Telephone (+1) 805 – 497 26 77 Fax (+1) 805 – 497 26 77
web url www.interphases.com

Kyocera Solar, Inc. (KSI)
Manufacturer of Solar Electric Panels, Integrator of Complete Solar Electric Systems; Power Generation – Photovoltaic Solar Cells: Research and Manufacturing: Mono/Multicrystalline, Amorphous, Thin Film, Cells, Arrays, Modules, Roof Tiles – Solar Electric Systems
Marketing and Development Group
7812 East Acoma Drive, Scottsdale    AZ 85260, United States
Toll-Free    1-800-544-6466 Fax (+1) 480 – 483 64 31
web url: www.kyocerasolar.com

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
Laboratory for Renewable Energy Research, Development and Deployment, and for Energy Efficiency; Environmental Information – Research & Development: Fundamental/Applied Scientific Projects, Programmes, Institutes/Laboratories; Power Generation – Photovoltaic
Solar Cells: Research and Manufacturing: Mono/Multicrystalline, Amorphous, Thin Film, Cells, Arrays, Modules, Roof Tiles – Solar Electric Systems, Wind Power Systems:  Fuel Cells
1617 Cole Boulevard, Golden    CO 80401-3393, United States
Telephone (+1) 303 – 275 30 00 Fax (+1) 303 – 275 30 40
web url: www.nrel.org

NexTech Materials Ltd
Development and Manufacturing, Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, Fuel Processing Catalysts, Gas Sensors, Oxygen Generation, Solar Cells; Power Generation – Photovoltaic Solar Cells: Research and Manufacturing: Mono/Multicrystalline, Amorphous, Thin Film, Cells, Arrays, Modules, Roof Tiles – Fuel Cells, Energy Efficiency – New Engine & Fuel Technology:
Catalysts, EGR, VVT, DI, Stirling, Induction, Biofuel, CNG, LPG
404 Enterprise Drive, Lewis Center    OH 43035, United States
Telephone (+1) 614 – 842 66 06
web url: www.nextechmaterials.com

Sandia National Laboratories
Photovoltaics Research and Development; Environmental Information – Publications:  Books, Magazines, Journals, Websites, Directories – Research & Development:  Fundamental/Applied Scientific Projects, Programmes, Institutes/Laboratories; Power Generation – Photovoltaic Solar Cells: Research and Manufacturing: Mono/Multicrystalline, Amorphous, Thin Film, Cells, Arrays, Modules, Roof Tiles
Photovoltaics Program,
PO Box 5800, Albuquerque    NM 87185-0703, United States
Telephone    (+1) 505 – 844 65 47
web url: www.sandia.gov/pv

Schott Solar Inc.
Solar Electric Systems for Remote and On-Grid Applications; Power Generation – Photovoltaic Solar Cells: Research and Manufacturing: Mono/Multicrystalline, Amorphous, Thin Film, Cells, Arrays, Modules, Roof Tiles – Solar Electric Systems
4051 Alvis Court, Unit 1, Rocklin    CA 95677, United States
Toll-Free    800-685-7940 Telephone (+1) 916 – 625 90 33 Fax (+1) 916 – 625 90 32
web url: www.us.schott.com/solar

Sharp Electronics Corporation
94MW Annual Production Capacity for Single- and Multi-Crystalline as well as Amorphous Silicon Solar Cells, Inverters; Power Generation – Photovoltaic Solar Cells: Research and Manufacturing: Mono/Multicrystalline, Amorphous, Thin Film, Cells, Arrays, Modules, Roof Tiles – Solar Electric Systems
Solar Energy Solutions Group
5901 Bolsa Avenue, Huntington Beach    CA 92647, United States
Telephone (+1) 714 – 903 50 77 Fax (+1) 714 – 903 48 58
web url: www.sharpusa.com/solar

Solar Power Industries, Inc. (SPI)
High-Efficiency Photovoltaic Modules, Advanced Silicon Crystal Growth and Manufacturing Processes; Power Generation – Photovoltaic Solar Cells: Research and Manufacturing: Mono/Multicrystalline, Amorphous, Thin Film, Cells, Arrays, Modules, Roof Tiles
13 Airport Road, Belle Vernon    PA 15012, United States
Telephone (+1) 724 – 379 65 00 Fax (+1) 724 – 379 40 28
web url: www.solarpowerindustries.com

Specialized Technology Resources, Inc. (STR)
Photocap Solar Cell Encapsulant – Ensuring Long-Term Photothermal Stability, Zero Shrinkage; Power Generation – Photovoltaic Solar Cells: Research and Manufacturing: Mono/Multicrystalline, Amorphous, Thin Film, Cells, Arrays, Modules, Roof Tiles
Manufacturing Division, 10 Water Street, Enfield    CT 06082-4899, United States
Telephone (+1) 860 – 749 83 71 Fax (+1) 860 – 749 82 34
web url: http://www.strlab.com/www/strlab/manufacturing

Spire Corporation
Equipment, Engineering Services and Turn-Key Production Lines for Solar
Photovoltaic Module, Cell, and Wafer Manufacturing; Power Generation –
Photovoltaic Solar Cells: Research and Manufacturing: Mono/Multicrystalline, Amorphous, Thin Film, Cells, Arrays, Modules, Roof Tiles – Solar Electric Systems
One Patriots Park, Bedford    MA 01730-2396 United States
Toll-Free   800-510-4815
Telephone (+1) 781 – 275 60 00 Fax (+1) 781 – 275 74 70
web url: www.spiresolar.com

SunPower Corporation
High-Efficiency Silicon Cells with more than 20 Percent Efficiency; Power Generation – Photovoltaic Solar Cells: Research and Manufacturing: Mono/Multicrystalline, Amorphous, Thin Film, Cells, Arrays, Modules, Roof Tiles
3939 North First Street, San Jose    CA 95134, United States
Telephone (+1) 408 – 240 55 00 Fax (+1) 408 – 240 54 00
web url: www.sunpowercorp.com

United Solar Ovonic
Roll-to-Roll Manufacturing of Thin-Film Amorphous Silicon Alloy Solar Cells, Photovoltaic (Solar Electric) Modules and Systems; Power Generation – Photovoltaic Solar Cells: Research and Manufacturing: Mono/Multicrystalline, Amorphous, Thin Film, Cells, Arrays, Modules, Roof Tiles – Solar Electric Systems
3800 Lapeer Road, Auburn Hills    MI 48326, United States
Toll-Free    1-800-843-3892
Telephone (+1) 248 – 475 01 00 Fax (+1) 248 – 364 05 10
web url: www.uni-solar.com

EniTecnologie SpA
Mono and Multicrystalline PV Modules and Systems from 20 – 170 Wp, Turnkey Installation of Photovoltaic Systems; Power Generation – Photovoltaic Solar Cells: Research and Manufacturing: Mono/Multicrystalline, Amorphous, Thin Film, Cells, Arrays, Modules, Roof Tiles –  Solar Electric Systems, Lighting
Department Photovoltaic Activity
Via Augusto d´Andrea 6, District Nettuno, 00048 Roma, Italy
Telephone (+39) 6 – 9856 0300  Fax (+39) 6 – 9856 0234
web url: http://www.enitecnologie.it/

Istar Solar Srl
Manufacturer of High Efficiency PV Modules (10-180Wp), Panels (180-360Wp), Building Integration, Charge Controllers, Lamps; Power Generation – Photovoltaic Solar Cells: Research  and Manufacturing: Mono/Multicrystalline, Amorphous, Thin Film, Cells, Arrays, Modules,
Roof Tiles – Solar Electric Systems
Area Industriale Tito Scalo, 85050    Tito, PZ, Italy
Telephone (+39) 0971 – 48 51 57 Fax (+39) 0971 – 65 19 70
web url: www.istarsolar.com

P.Energy
PV Module Manufacturing Plants, Cell Sorter, Laminator, Stringer, Tabber, Sun Simulator; Power Generation – Photovoltaic Solar Cells: Research and Manufacturing: Mono/Multicrystalline, Amorphous, Thin Film, Cells, Arrays, Modules, Roof Tiles
Via Valsugana 229, San Giorgio in Bosco, 35010    Padova Italy
Telephone (+39) 049 – 738 22 21 Fax (+39) 049 – 738 22 23
web url: www.penergy.it

S.E. Project Srl
Produces Multi and Single Crystal Photovoltaic Modules, PV Plant Design and Installation; Power Generation – Photovoltaic Solar Cells: Research and Manufacturing: Mono/Multicrystalline, Amorphous, Thin Film, Cells, Arrays, Modules, Roof Tiles – Solar Electric Systems
Via G. Marconi, 29, 35010    San Pietro in Gù, PD, Italy
Telephone (+39) 049 – 945 82 00 Fax (+39) 049 – 945 82 99
web url: http://www.se-project.it/sito/home/index.html

Free Energy Europe SA (FEE)
Develops, Manufactures and Markets Amorphous Silicon Solar Panels, Reliable Thin Film Technology; Power Generation – Photovoltaic Solar Cells: Research and Manufacturing: Mono/Multicrystalline, Amorphous, Thin Film, Cells, Arrays, Modules, Roof Tiles
BP 66, 2, Rue Léon Droux, ZI Nord, 62302 Lens Cedex, France
Telephone (+33) 321 – 79 30 61 Fax (+33) 321 – 43 65 88
web url: www.freeenergyeurope.com

Photowatt International SA
Manufacturer of Photovoltaic Wafers, Cells and Modules – PV Systems Developer and Supplier; Power Generation – Photovoltaic Solar Cells: Research and Manufacturing: Mono/Multicrystalline, Amorphous, Thin Film, Cells, Arrays, Modules, Roof Tiles – Solar Electric Systems, Lighting
33 Rue Saint Honoré, ZI Champfleuri, 38300 Bourgoin-Jallieu, France
Telephone (+33) 474 – 93 80 20 Fax (+33) 474 – 93 80 40
web url: www.photowatt.com

Solems SA
Manufacturer of Thin-Film Solar Cells (also Indoor Type), Small PV Modules, Systems and Sensors; Power Generation – Photovoltaic Solar Cells: Research and Manufacturing: Mono/Multicrystalline, Amorphous, Thin Film, Cells, Arrays, Modules, Roof Tiles
3 Rue Léon Blum, ZI les Glaises, 91124 Palaiseau, France
Telephone (+33) 1 – 6919 4340 Fax (+33) 1 – 6013 3743
web url: www.solems.com

(AMB) Bernhard Brain GmbH & Co KG
Automation Products and Handling Equipment for the Photovoltaic Industry; Power Generation – Photovoltaic Solar Cells: Research and Manufacturing: Mono/Multicrystalline, Amorphous, Thin Film, Cells, Arrays, Modules, Roof Tiles
Diesel Str. 10-11, 86368    Gersthofen.Germany
Telephone (+49) 821 – 24 17 70   Fax (+49) 821 – 2417 7710
web url:  http://www.amb-brain.de/

ErSol Solar Energy AG /ASi Industries GmbH
Mono-Crystalline Silicon Ingots and Wafers of P-Type and N-Type; Power Generation – Photovoltaic Solar Cells: Research and Manufacturing: Mono/Multicrystalline, Amorphous, Thin Film, Cells, Arrays, Modules, Roof Tiles
Wilhelm-Wolff-Str. 23, D-99099 Erfurt, Germany
Telephone (+49) 361 21 95-0 FaX (+49) 361 21 95-133
web url:  http://www.ersol.de/en/index.php

Centrotherm Photovoltaics GmbH + Co KG
Turnkey Production Lines and Thermal, Deposition and Test Equipment for Crystalline Solar Cell Manufacturing; Power Generation – Photovoltaic Solar Cells: Research and Manufacturing: Mono/Multicrystalline, Amorphous, Thin Film, Cells, Arrays, Modules, Roof Tiles
Johannes Schmid Str. 8, 89143    Blaubeuren, Germany
Telephone (+49) 7344 – 918 89 08  Fax (+49) 7344 – 918 83 83
web url: www.centrotherm.de

Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE)
Photovoltaics/Cells and Application, Solar Thermal/Solar Building, Hydrogen Technology/Fuel Cell Development; Power Generation – Photovoltaic Solar Cells: Research and Manufacturing: Mono/Multicrystalline, Amorphous, Thin Film, Cells, Arrays, Modules, Roof Tiles – Solar Electric Systems, Lighting – Fuel Cells: Solid Polymer (SPFC), Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM), Polymer Electrolyte (PEFC), Solid Oxide (SOFC)
Heidenhof Str. 2, 79100 Freiburg, Germany
Telephone (+49) 761 – 4588 5150 Fax (+49) 761 – 4588 9342
web url: www.ise.fraunhofer.de

Schmid Technology Systems GmbH
Semi-/Fully-Automated Production Lines for PV-Module Assembly, Handling and Test Equipment for Solar Cell Production; Power Generation – Photovoltaic Solar Cells: Research and Manufacturing: Mono/Multicrystalline, Amorphous, Thin Film, Cells, Arrays, Modules, Roof Tiles
Johann Liesenberger Str. 7, 78078    Niedereschach, Germany
Telephone (+49) 7728 – 92600 Fax (+49) 7728 – 92 60 40
web url: www.schmid-group.net

Schott Solar GmbH
Producing Photovoltaic Modules Using Patented Edge-Defined Film Growth (EFG) Process, Evacuated Tube Collectors; Power Generation – Photovoltaic Solar Cells: Research and Manufacturing: Mono/Multicrystalline, Amorphous, Thin Film, Cells, Arrays, Modules, Roof Tiles
Carl Zeiss Str. 4, 63755    Alzenau, Germany
Telephone (+49) 6023 – 91 17 12 Fax (+49) 6023 – 91 17 00
web url: www.schott.com/solar

Solarc Innovative Solarprodukte GmbH
Develops and Produces Small Solar Systems and PV Powered Appliances; Power Generation – Photovoltaic Solar Cells: Research and Manufacturing: Mono/Multicrystalline, Amorphous, Thin Film, Cells, Arrays, Modules, Roof Tiles – Solar Electric Systems, Lighting; Energy Efficiency – Lighting Devices: Energy Saving Lighting Systems, Low Voltage Fluorescent, Passive Solar Design
Gustav-Meyer-Allee 25, 13355    Berlin, Germany
Telephone (+49) 30 – 4630 7165 Fax (+49) 30 – 4630 7167
web url  www.solarc.de

Solarstocc AG
Expert for Grid-Connect – Complete PV Kits for Roof or Open Land Installations: PV Modules, Inverters, Mounting Systems; Power Generation – Photovoltaic Solar Cells: Research and Manufacturing: Mono/Multicrystalline, Amorphous, Thin Film, Cells, Arrays,
Modules, Roof Tiles – Solar Electric Systems, Lighting
Karlsberger Str. 3, 87471    Durach, Germany
Telephone (+49) 831 – 540 21 40 Fax (+49) 831 – 540 21 45
web url: www.solarstocc.com

SolarWatt AG
Manufacture of Standard and Customized Solar Modules in Casting and Lamination Technologies; Power Generation – Photovoltaic Solar Cells: Research and Manufacturing: Mono/Multicrystalline, Amorphous, Thin Film, Cells, Arrays, Modules, Roof Tiles
Maria Reiche Str. 8, 01109    Dresden, Germany
Telephone (+49) 351 – 88950 Fax (+49) 351 – 889 51 11
web url: www.solarwatt.de

SolarWorld AG
Multicrystaline Silicon Wafers, PV Cells & Modules, Solar Modules as Roof Tiles, Recycling of PV Materials;  Power Generation – Photovoltaic Solar Cells: Research and Manufacturing: Mono/Multicrystalline, Amorphous, Thin Film, Cells, Arrays, Modules, Roof Tiles – Solar Electric Systems, Lighting
Kurt Schumacher Str. 12-14, 53113    Bonn, Germany
Telephone (+49) 228 – 559 20 20 Fax (+49) 228 – 559 20 99
web url: www.solarworld.de

Solon AG für Solartechnik
Solar Panels, Solar Modules, Megawatt Solar Power Plants; Power Generation – Photovoltaic Solar Cells: Research and Manufacturing: Mono/Multicrystalline, Amorphous, Thin Film, Cells, Arrays, Modules, Roof Tiles – Solar Electric System, Lighting
Eder Str. 16, 12059    Berlin, Germany
Telephone    (+49) 30 – 8187 9100 Fax (+49) 30 – 8187 9110
web url: www.solanag.com

Print Magazines and Periodicals in the area of Solar Photovoltaics

• QBuzz of Solarbuzzprovides you 4 times a year with a succinct summary of news and comment, collated
  into a clearly structured quarterly report for rapid assimilation. Market activity,
  supply and technology developments, and PV company news are brought together
  with the latest information on solar funding programs and a retail market pricing summary.
  Paper or CD-ROM edition available. (Language: English)
• Solar Progress Solar Progress is a journal for the Australian and New Zealand Solar Energy Society
  (ANZSES) affliated with the International Solar Energy Society.(Language: English)
• Homepower Home Power magazine is the Hands-on Journal of Home-Made Power. If you are
  interested in: making your own electricity from renewable energy, alternative vehicles,
  or finding out the latest in related technologies and life-styles, then this publication
  can keep you up to date. (Language: english)
• .Journal of Solar Energy EngineeringThe Journal of Solar Energy Engineering publishes Technical Papers of permanent
  interest in all areas of renewable energy and energy conservation as well as
  Discussions of policy and regulatory issues that affect renewable energy technologies
  and their implementation. (Language: English)
• Photon Magazine a leading monthly photovoltaic magazine. Actual news, photovoltaic research and development,
  economy, new projects and other interesting information. (Language: English)
• Photovoltaics Bulletina periodical newsletter for proffesionals. (Language: English)
• Progress in Photovoltaics Progress in Photovoltaics offers a major forum for reporting advances in this rapidly
  developing technology, right through from research to practical application, and
  aims to reach all professionals, researchers, and energy policy-makers interested
  in worldwide activity in this important field. Language: English)
• ReFocus a bi-monthly ISES magazine. News on renewable energy (wind, biomass, solar…).
  (Language: English)
• Renewable Energy Worlda leading bi-monthly magazine on renewable energy. (Language: English)
• Solar Energy an official ISES magazine. For proffesionals in the field of solar energy research and development.
  (Language: English)
• Solar Energy Materials & Solar Cells research and development in field of solar cells materials and technologies.
  Publication for scientists and proffessionals. Language: english
• Solar Today – an ASES bi-monthly magazine on solar energy.
  Use and promotion of solar/wind energy in United States. (Language:english)

Online News and e-newsletter on Photovoltaics

• RenewableEnergyAccess.com daily on-line news and newsletter for individual and group members.
  Offers also on-line news for your web pages. (Languages: English)
• Newsbuzz of Solarbuzz summarizes the most important solar energy news items of the week.
  Some of these items will have appeared on the web site, some will only
  be displayed in the newsletter. )Languages: English)
• Refocus Weekly free regular e-news letter, information from all fields of renewable energy included.
  Refocus offers also on-line news integrated into your web pages.
  Languages: English
• Oekonews offers on-line news and newsletter in german language. Nice site with lots of
  useful and actual news mainly from Austria and Germany. (Language: German)
• Caddet News Bulletin InfoPoint Renewable Energy is a quarterly 8-page, full-colour
  news bulletin bringing together topical articles, news stories, projects, opinions and
  signposts to further information on the development of renewable energy worldwide.
  (Languages: English)
• EREN Network Newsa weekly newsletter from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency
  and Renewable Energy Network. (Language: English)
• NREL News NREL and renewable energy news (Language: English)
• PV-UK alert online information service of the british photovoltaic association. (Language: English)
• U-Solar Newsletter publication will keep you informed of the new websites relating to photovoltaic electricity
  as well as other information on this topic. (Languages: french and english)
• IEA PVPS NewsletterPV Power is the newsletter of the IEA PVPS Programme.
  The newsletter is intended to provide information on the activities of IEA PVPS.
  It does not necessarily reflect the viewpoints or policies of the IEA,
  IEA PVPS member countries or the participating researchers. (Languages: English)
• PV News a monthly, eight page newsletter with annual index that covers all aspects
  of Photovoltaics through out the world. (Languages: English)

Voltwerk fires the starting pistol for a solar energy park with thin film technology

– One of the world’s biggest solar energy parks with thin film technology
– Investment volume amounting to around EUR 7 million

Hamburg, 07.June 2006:
Source: Voltwerk AG (http://www.voltwerk.de/en/)

Voltwerk AG of Hamburg has commissioned SunTechnics GmbH to build one of the world’s biggest solar energy parks with thin film technology. In the Bavarian town of Mering, to the south of Augsburg, the company will be installing by this summer, on an area of five hectares, solar modules with a total power output of 1.7 megawatts. The solar power plant, costing a total of around EUR 7 million, will then produce around 1.9 million kilowatt hours of solar power every year, and feed it into the national grid. Over 500 households could thus be provided with eco-friendly electricity all year round. With its 1,250 kilowatt hours of sunlight per square meter per year, the location offers ideal conditions for the exploitation of solar energy.

“Mering is in one of the sunniest regions in Germany. We are delighted that in the new solar energy park we are now also exploiting these favorable conditions for the purpose of power generation, and thus contributing to a rising proportion of electricity from regional sources,” explains Hans-Dieter Kandler, the Mayor of Mering.

Thin film technology is considered to be a promising supplement to conventional, silicon-based modules. A growing proportion of solar power installations are already being constructed using this technology, as a result of its resource-saving production process. Solar modules based on thin film technology generate more energy, particularly on cloudy days and at dawn and dusk. They also deliver better results than silicon modules at high temperatures. At times when there is a shortage of silicon, availability is an important argument for the use of thin film modules. “The use of thin film technology enables us to meet the high demand for lucrative capital in-vestments in the field of solar energy, and additionally to increase our project volumes,” explains Nikolaus Krane, CEO of voltwerk AG. In the case of thin film modules the material is vacuum metallized onto glass in a thin film, with the result that the solar-active film makes up only one percent of the finished module.

DuPont Microcircuit Materials Receives Service Award from Q-Cells
(for their contributions to development of Si solar cells)
Thursday, October 12, 2006
source: http://www.pcb007.com/

Marking five years of successful collaboration, DuPont Microcircuit Materials (MCM), part of DuPont Electronic Technologies, today announced that it is the proud recipient of a Q-Cells Supplier Award for its provision of metallization materials used in the construction of silicon photovoltaic cells.

Citing DuPont’s excellent supply performance over this period, Q-Cells presented the award to DuPont at last month’s European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition in Dresden, Germany. Q-Cells AG, based in Thalheim, Germany, is Europe’s biggest manufacturer of high-performance solar cells made of mono- and multicrystalline silicon.

The cooperation between the two companies started in the first six months of 2001, when Q-Cells began producing photovoltaic cells. DuPont MCM, under the brand name DuPont Solamet, provided Q-Cells with silver pastes for the front-side of the cells to fire through the ARC (anti-reflective coating) and penetrate into the silicon to achieve a good ohmic contact without shunting.

Other thick film metallization pastes within the DuPont Solamet range include aluminium pastes to secure a good ohmic contact with the backside (p-side) and the silver, or silver/aluminium pastes, which are soldered to the interconnect ribbon. These, in turn, electrically connect the cells together, either in a series or in parallel.

Commenting on the company’s decision to make DuPont a recipient of its service award, Matthias Raetz, head of Supply Management at Q-Cells said, “We are aware that we owe the excellent performance of our company also to the excellent performance of our suppliers. Our stable and lasting relationship with DuPont, as a supplier of high-performance materials, also supported our success.”