Latest Solar Power product news
The use of solar collectors is a very effective way of utilising the free energy from the sun. In fact, when averaged over an entire year, the sun delivers half of the energy we need to bring our domestic water up to the desired temperature – and like most “free” resources, demand for equipment that allows us to capture this valuable resource is on the up.
Daikin UK has announced the launch of the Daikin Solar Thermal System for the UK market place. The Daikin Solar Thermal System will comple... [more]
The U.S. largest solar photovoltaic plant will power up next week. Florida Power & Light Company's DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center in Arcadia, Fla., is expected to begin delivering clean, renewable electricity to customers on Oct. 20 – ahead of schedule and $22.2 million under budget.
The DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center uses more than 90,000 photovoltaic panels to turn the sun's rays into electricity to power more than 3,000 homes.
“Large-scale solar projects such as ... [more]
Merck KGaA and Dyesol Limited have signed an agreement to collaborate in the development of electrolytes for use in Dye Solar Cells (DSC). This joint development agreement is the precursor to potential future commercial arrangements with Merck to manufacture existing and next generation electrolytes for DSC applications like photovoltaic renewable energy sources.
Merck is one of the world leaders in the development and production of ionic liquids which are key raw materials used in DSC electr... [more]
G24 Innovations (G24i) has announced the first commercial shipment of DSSC photovoltaic modules to Hong Kong-based consumer electronics bag manufacturer, Mascotte Industrial Associates.
The shipment of modules to Mascotte marks an important milestone for G24i, making it the first commercial manufacturer of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSC) technology for mass consumer use in the world. The G24i photovoltaic panel will be integrated into a range of bags targeting the consumer market. The panel... [more]
Spire Corporation and Rudolph Technologies, Inc., have announced they have reached an agreement to include Rudolph’s Discover Solar™ yield analysis and process management software as part of Spire’s turnkey manufacturing product lines.
“Rudolph’s Discover Solar Software provides all the process information to our solar cell production lines. It will allow our customers to bring new lines up to profitable yields and volumes even faster than they can now,” said Dr. Avishai Kepten, Vice Presiden... [more]
DuCool has launched the DuHybrid air-conditioning system which is powered by solar thermal energy or electricity to reduce the energy required for cooling by up to 60% compared to standard air conditioning.
The DuHybrid system combines desiccant dehumidification with evaporative or geothermal cooling to eliminate the need for conventional mechanical cooling. It utilizes solar thermal energy when available and automatically switches to electric power when needed. The DuHybrid system can also ... [more]
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