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Photovoltaics International 15th Edition

The 15th edition of Photovoltaics International hopes to bring some optimism to 2012 by tackling the key factors on how to cope with the current situation. Contributions come from MIT on using TCAD as a viable method for modelling metal impurity evolution; Alternative Energy Investing presents a comprehensive look at materials cost; and efficiency improvements are on offer by ECN. REC Solar and Tata BP Solar report on module lifetime and IMS Research gives us a brief rundown of 2012 global market expectations.
Photovoltaics International Lite, Volume 05 - 2011

This digital interactive Lite sees Tom Cheyney follow Agua Caliente’s progress on becoming one of first truly utility-scale PV power farms, where 40–50MW (AC) will be commissioned by the end of the year. We also feature one of the world’s largest silicon thin-film PV power plants, Avenal; a report on warnings of the collapse of module prices from Solarbuzz and PI-Berlin presents tips on PV module testing. A print version of this edition will be distributed at Solar Power International 2011 in Dallas, Texas.
Manufacturing The Solar Future: The 2012 Production Annual

Manufacturing the Solar Future 2012, the second in the Photovoltaics International PV Production Annual series, delivers the next installment of in-depth technical manufacturing information on PV production processes.

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1. Community solar rides into town in new Californian gold rush

2. Turning Point 2012: The PV world in motion and what the future holds for Europe

3. Polysilicon prices continue decline

4. PV-Tech Newscast – May 18, 2012

5. Italian subsidy cuts deadline could be pushed back, reports Deutsche Bank

1. Polysilicon prices continue decline

2. Italian subsidy cuts deadline could be pushed back, reports Deutsche Bank

3. Shinsung Solar Energy achieves 20.03% efficiency on cells using LDSE technology

4. Five Star Equities looks at impact Saudi Arabia’s US$109B solar plan will have on industry players

5. Pluto solar cell wins Collaborative Innovation Award

1. PV module costs and prices–what is really happening?

2. Other than First Solar, who holds a low-cost manufacturing benchmark?

3. Solar short takes: Suniva implements ion implantation, First Solar turns knobs, CIGS gets purified

4. Eye on Stion, Part II: Getting a taste of tandem-junction CIGS PV layer cake

5. Don’t look now, but UK PV installation figures are out

1. PV-Tech Newscast – November 25, 2011

2. PV-Tech Newscast – December 16, 2011

3. PV-Tech Newscast – December 1, 2011

4. Trident Solar details its ‘VersaEtch’ Etchant / n-Dopant material for inkjet SE applications

5. PV-Tech Newscast – March 30, 2012

PV-Tech Newscast – May 18, 2012 (05:22)

PV-Tech Newscast—May 11, 2012 (06:03)

PV-Tech Newscast – May 04, 2012 (05:17)

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