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NREL Validates Solar Junction’s Commercial-Ready CPV Cell Efficiency

Solar Junction, a developer of high efficiency multi-junction cells for the concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) market, today announced another swift leap forward in cell efficiency.

17 Feb 2011

Suniva and Varian Semiconductor Partner to Produce Solar Cells Using Boron Implantation

Suniva, Inc., a U.S. manufacturer of high-efficiency monocrystalline silicon solar cells and modules, today announced that it is working with Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates to use ion implantation of boron in the manufacture of solar cells.

17 Feb 2011

Global Comprehensive Report on Pigments and Dyes Industry

Following a brief decline in volume and values, in 2008 and 2009, which was a result of the global economic downturn, the future for global pigments and dyes market appears to be bright. Global market for pigments and...

17 Feb 2011

Lightweight Steel from Mass Megawatts Wind Power for Framing Building Structures

Mass Megawatts Wind Power, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MMMW) announces the introduction of lightweight steel as an option for our customers. Wood framing has been primarily used in residential construction for many yea...

17 Feb 2011

LLNL Employs Air Products' Mobile Hydrogen Fueling Technology

Air Products' mobile hydrogen fueling technology is helping Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) achieve its strategy of an energy sustainable future and a cleaner environment.

17 Feb 2011

Teknor Apex Formulates TPE Especially for Spoilers to Reduce Fuel Consumption

A thermoplastic elastomer from Teknor Apex Company is specially formulated for bumper extensions or “spoiler lips,” which are injection molded components that automotive manufacturers increasingly deploy to improve fuel economy.

From Teknor Apex 17 Feb 2011

Fusion Research Company Secures Investment to Develop Powerful Neutron Source

Fusion research company Tokamak Solutions has secured £170,000 of equity investment from Sir Martin and Lady Audrey Wood, the Rainbow Seed Fund, Oxford Instruments plc and investor members of the Oxford Early Inves...

From Oxford Instruments 17 Feb 2011

New Lubrication System for Wind Energy Applications

SKF, the world’s leading knowledge engineering company, has enhanced its innovative range of lubrication systems for the wind energy sector with the introduction of a high performance feeder block for its MonoFlex single line lubrication systems.

17 Feb 2011

The Latest Research into Nanostructured Metals and Alloys Reviewed

Nanostructured metals and alloys from Woodhead Publishing reviews the latest technologies used for production of these materials, as well as recent advances in research into their structure and mechanical properties. A variety of applications are examined including nanocoatings for commercial and industrial applications and nanostructured sheets for automotive body structures.

16 Feb 2011

Minimizing Distortion and Buckling in Welded Structures

Welding is utilised both worldwide and in a variety of applications as it is a cost-effective and flexible fabricating method. As with all methods used on a large scale weaknesses are well documented and include residual...

16 Feb 2011

Woodhead Publishing Release Revised Text Book on Pressure Vessels

Pressure is a crucial consideration in the design and consequently the long term success of vessels. The structural design and material selected is fundamental in preventing the external walls of the vessel from buckling...

16 Feb 2011

New Book Analyses the Processes that Cause Fatigue and Fracture of Welded Joints

Fracture and fatigue of welded joints and structures from Woodhead Publishing analyses the processes and causes of fracture and fatigue, focusing on how the failure of welded joints and structures can be predicted and minimised in the design process.

16 Feb 2011

HyperSolar Completes Prototype Design of Innovative Thin Solar Concentrator

HyperSolar, Inc. the developer of a breakthrough technology that magnifies the power of the sun to significantly increase the power output of solar cells, today announced that it has successfully completed a prototype design of its innovative thin solar concentrator.

16 Feb 2011

MEMC Forms JV with Samsung Fine Chemicals to Produce High Purity Polysilicon in Korea

Samsung Fine Chemicals (SFC) and MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. announced today a joint venture agreement between SFC and MEMC's affiliate, MEMC Singapore, to produce high purity polysilicon in Ulsan, Korea.

16 Feb 2011

H.B. Fuller's PV-RH275 Adhesive Becomes UL Recognized Component

H.B. Fuller Company a leading global adhesives provider, has leveraged its extensive formulating expertise, application development and market knowledge to complete the comprehensive Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 746C QOQW2 Polymeric Adhesive Systems, Electrical Equipment – Component Recognition Program, which is a pre-requisite for back rail bonding adhesives used to manufacture solar panels.

16 Feb 2011