Commercialization of 40% Efficiency solar cell by Emcore Corp, whats the current status?

I am just interested to know if anybody could tell me the current market/commercializaition (pardon me for my bad use of business terms, not a business-background person) of the current record holder of the highest solar cell efficiency which was… Continue Reading

What is the next revolution in solar cells?

First generation solar cells began with a large amount of Silicon and only single junctions. Second Generation solar cells called thin film cells, began with much less Silicon. In addition first generation solar was improved with multiple junctions. Third Generation… Continue Reading

How environmentally friendly are solar cells *really*?

How much electricity is used to make a solar cell, and how much can one produce in it’s useful lifetime? Back story: I was in Japan, staying with a researcher who worked for the military. We got onto the subject… Continue Reading

SOLAR ENERGY TECHNOLOGY BREAKTHROUGH

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What is best material that can be used to have highest efficiency in the solar technology (renewable energy)?

Some material that i found; 1. Silicon 2. Gallium Arsenide 3. Selenium Cadmium Sulpide 4. Thinfilm Cadmium Sulpide if posible, please include the composition of the material used Do we really need solar in future Do we really need solar… Continue Reading

Green Technology Revs Up Venture Capitalists: TFN Stock Brea

Solar power is one of the hottest segments in the alternative energy market. Many would be surprised to know that the famed Silicon Valley is leading the charge in this arena. Sara Nunnally shares her thoughts on how to profit.… Continue Reading

assess the use of Silicon Solar Technology as a means to address social change?

Hey all, I have a Physics assignment due tomorrow and i really need a little help answering this question. 3. Every generation has its “turbulent” period in history. Wars, plagues, slavery and social unrest are just a few examples that… Continue Reading

Next Generation of Cheap Solar Cells

****Since all the comments seem to be either 100% positive or 100% negative about this solar technology i would like to clear up some some misconceptions. First of all I’d imagine that takes years to set up the the precision… Continue Reading