Photovoltaics (PV) News for February 2016

Photovoltaics (PV) News Archive

PV CYCLE achieves 96% recycling rate for silicon based PV modules

PV CYCLE has announced a new record in silicon based PV module recycling, achieving a 96% recycling rate in real-world performance.

SMA Solar Technology AG establishes new PV subsidiary in Brazil

SMA Solar Technology AG (SMA) is furthering its support of the Latin American solar market with a new PV subsidiary in Brazil.

Heliatek sets new Organic Photovoltaic world record efficiency of 13.2% Heliatek sets new Organic Photovoltaic world record efficiency of 13.2%

Heliatek R&D teams reached a record conversion efficiency of 13.2% for an OPV multi-junction cell, setting a new world record for the direct conversion of sunlight into electricity using organic photovoltaic cells.

Sharp introduces new polycrystalline modules

Sharp has today announced an expansion of its energy solutions portfolio, introducing a new range of polycrystalline PV modules.

Global revenue from solar PV installations to total $1.2 trillion by 2024 according to Navigant Research Global revenue from solar PV installations to total $1.2 trillion by 2024 according to Navigant Research

According to a recent report from Navigant Research, global revenue from solar PV installations is expected to total more than $1.2 trillion from 2015 to 2024.