Hydrogen Producing Floating Solar Cells Developed Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy A novel photovoltaic-powered electrolysis device which can operate as a stand-alone platform that floats on open water is discovered by the researchers from Columbia University in the US. Floating solar cells competent of utilizing sun energy to produce hydrogen fuel from water have been developed by the scientists. Currently, NASA’s space program is using hydrogen […] Read more
3D-Micromac Delivers Laser Contact Opening Systems for PERC Solar Cells Production at Hanwha SolarOne Updated On Wed, Nov 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy A critical step in the manufacturing process of PERC solar cells is laser contact opening (LCO), where laser ablation is used to perforate a thin passivation layer onto the rear side of the solar cell. 3D-Micromac AG, a leading supplier of laser micromachining and roll-to-roll laser systems for the photovoltaic, medical device and electronics markets, […] Read more
Cooperation Agreement Signed Between Heraeus Photovoltaics and Rietech Solar Updated On Thu, Nov 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy HeraGlaze acts as a barrier and prevents thermally-induced impurities, such as iron, from transferring from the crucible to the silicon ingot. Heraeus Photovoltaics, the worldwide leading supplier of metallization solutions to the PV industry, today announced a comprehensive cooperation agreement with Rietech Solar, a China-based manufacturer of silicon wafers for solar cells. Under the agreement, […] Read more
Mechanochemistry Paves the Way to Higher Quality Perovskite Photovoltaics Updated On Wed, Nov 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy Mechanochemistry is a rapidly developing field of science dealing with chemical reactions occurring directly between solid-phase compounds upon activation by mechanical force. For several years, tension has been rising in line with the approaching commercialization of perovskite photovoltaic cells. Now, there has been another small earthquake: it turns out that devices based on these materials […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Dr.Ilka Verena Luck, Global Head, New Product Development & Technology, Heraeus Photovoltaics Updated On Mon, Nov 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy Q Share us about your R&D facilities and how they are helping you to offer products with better power efficiency. And their role in delivering products with better power efficiency. One of our core strengths is our R&D capability. Today, we have five Photovoltaic R&D centers in the US, Singapore, Taiwan, China and Japan. We […] Read more
Heraeus Photovoltaics Achieves 100 Ton Locally Produced Silver Paste Shipment in Taiwan Updated On Mon, Oct 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Recent paste milestone cements company’s market leadership in region Heraeus Photovoltaics has achieved a milestone by shipping its one-hundredth ton of locally produced silver paste in Taiwan this year. The company is now recognized as the leading provider of silver paste for the Taiwan photovoltaics market. Photovoltaic cells made with 100 tons of silver paste […] Read more
Heraeus Introduces New Front-side Silver Paste at PV Taiwan International Photovoltaic Exhibition Updated On Wed, Oct 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy New paste provides greater adhesion and improves conversion efficiency of Diamond-Wire-Cut (DWC) multicrystaline solar cells. Heraeus Photovoltaics, the worldwide leading supplier of metallization solutions to the PV industry, announced the introduction of a new paste specifically designed for Diamond-Wire-Cut (DWC) multicrystaline solar cells at the PV Taiwan International Photovoltaic Exhibition. The SOL9651D series front-side silver […] Read more
Deep-UV probing method detects electron transfer in photovoltaics Updated On Mon, Oct 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Sensitized solar cells consisting of a molecular or solid-state sensitizer that serves to collect light and inject an electron into a substrate that favors their migration are among the most studied photovoltaic systems at present. Despite its importance in determining the potential of a photovoltaic device, current methods for monitoring the interfacial electron transfer remain […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Andreas Liebheit, President | Heraeus Photovoltaics Updated On Sat, Oct 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy Q. Please detail us how your organization’s Vision to continuously improve the businesses of your customers around the world actually takes shape through your products. Heraeus is a German technology company with a wide portfolio, especially in renewable energies. We believe that in the next five years, the costs for electricity from renewable energies will […] Read more
