thin-film PV

Solar automobile tarpaulin to reenergize EV batteries
French solar thin-film expert Armor has actually made a retracting automobile solar cover. It has actually released a first model on a Gazelle electrical cars and truck, yet it stated that the cover can be made use of on any kind of sort of electrical lorry.
Apr 6, 2020 // Technology, Manufacturing News, Storage, Transport, France, Europe, thin-film PV, EV batteries, Armor, Moïra Asses
An oasis of PV
A new study shows that solar may help reduce water pumping costs in a desert oasis of Mauritania by more than 300%, while also considerably reducing water losses. The researchers claim that PV water pumping may also help prevent the desertification of these areas.
Oct 7, 2019 // Technology, Storage, storage, Africa, thin-film PV, Mauritania, PV water pumping systems, Sahara Desert
First Solar to take back bragging rights for largest PV module maker in US
Leading CdTe thin-film PV module manufacturer and ‘Solar Module Super League (SMSL), First Solar expects to start volume production at its second US manufacturing plant in early 2020, restoring its bragging rights as the largest PV module manufacturer in US and western hemisphere.
Sep 24, 2019 // Manufacturing News, USA, Q CELLS, First Solar, c-si manufacturing, North America, thin-film PV, first solar inc, cdte thin-film modules, series 6
Hanergy’s Solibro unit reportedly set to file for insolvency
Solibro will probably file for insolvency this month, according to German media reports. However, the company has yet to publicly confirm the matter.
Aug 22, 2019 // Manufacturing News, Germany, China, Europe, Asia, Solibro, thin-film PV, CIGS photovoltaic