Flexible light weight solar cell laminates developed by Helianthos bv use thin film silicon solar cell technology to create lightweight, flexible solar laminates suitable for integration into building materials. The laminates are produced using roll-to-roll manufacturing for low costs. Helianthos' technology uses abundant, robust thin film silicon that can achieve efficiencies over 12% and is targeting the building integrated photovoltaic and industrial roofing markets where weight and flexibility are important. Helianthos is preparing to scale up production and is seeking investment partners to help achieve production milestones and expand to volume manufacturing.
IP. Lacharmoise - InnovativeThin Film Devices for Photovoltaic Automotive App...ponencias.eurosurfas2011
Cetemmsa is a technology center specialized in applied research in flexible surface treatments for printed electronics. It aims to transfer technology to companies through device integration, prototyping, and industrial engineering to provide a competitive edge. Its capabilities include materials and printing research, as well as the development of printed sensors, circuits, photovoltaics, and solid state lighting through techniques like inkjet printing, screen printing, and roll-to-roll processing. One project focuses on developing flexible organic photovoltaic modules for automotive applications using printing methods.
The document tests and evaluates multiple output LNB models from Technomate, including twin, quad, quattro, and octo models. The tests found that the Technomate models performed extraordinarily well, often topping the performance of the reference LNB. Both the standard and super high gain versions delivered strong signals with very good quality at their outputs. In conclusion, the Technomate LNBs performed the best seen in the lab tests.
Guardian Eco Guard Pattern Anti Reflective Solar GlassSam Malty
Guardian Industries has developed EcoGuard Pattern AR glass to optimize sunlight transmission for photovoltaic module applications. The glass uses Guardian's high-performance EcoGuard Pattern glass combined with a specially designed anti-reflective coating to maximize sunlight energy capture. Testing shows EcoGuard Pattern AR can increase module output by up to 5% compared to uncoated glass. As a global manufacturer of glass and coatings, Guardian is committed to providing innovative solar energy solutions and optimizing customers' energy costs.
Materials need to meet structural, thermal, and electromagnetic and transport property requirements simultaneously for various new applications. This presentation provides an overview of multiphysics design of materials with special reference to composites using micromechanics. The unitcell modeling and property prediction methodology are detailed. The elastic modulus, thermal conductivity, diffusion coefficient prediction method and results are reported. A two stage sequentially coupled method is also outlined for accelerated application and material development for metamaterials. Composite processing related micromechanical models to predict permeability is also reported. The material properties related to product and process design aspect of fiber reinforced and cellular composites are highlighted.
This document evaluates clothing care from traditional to modern methods. It discusses the history and importance of caring for clothing to extend its lifespan. Traditional care involved washing by hand, air drying, and using charcoal irons. Modern care utilizes washing machines, dryers, detergents, and electric irons for convenience. Care labels provide washing and drying instructions for different fabric types. Proper care includes stain removal, cleaning, ironing, seasonal storage, and travel packing. Both traditional and modern methods use water, soaps/detergents, bleaches, starches, and optical brighteners in the cleaning process.
This document discusses the potential for flexible solar cells integrated into textiles and fabrics. It notes that solar energy is an inexhaustible, cost-free, and eco-friendly resource that can replace fossil fuels. Flexible solar cells could overcome the drawbacks of rigid solar panels by being easily adaptable and woven into fabrics. The document explores two approaches for creating flexible solar cells: using inorganic or organic photovoltaic technologies. Potential applications include integrating the solar cells into clothing, tents, and other fabrics to provide electricity. More research is still needed to improve efficiency and lower costs before these flexible solar cell textiles can be practically manufactured.
A solar cell converts light directly into electricity via the photovoltaic effect, while a solar panel is a packaged assembly of interconnected solar cells. A solar panel can be used as part of a photovoltaic system to generate electricity for commercial and residential use, with most systems including an array of solar panels, inverter, and sometimes batteries. Common types of solar panels include crystalline silicon and thin-film panels made of materials like cadmium telluride or amorphous silicon.
This document discusses next generation textile fibres including biodegradable and high performance fibres. It summarizes various biodegradable fibres like lyocell, seacell, smartcel, polylactic acid, bacterial cellulose, bacterial polyester, biosteel and soya protein fibre. It also discusses high performance fibres such as dyneema, hygra and goretex. For each fibre, it mentions the raw materials, production process and applications. The document concludes that textile fibres and polymers will bring revolution by replacing metals and there is bright future due to R&D activities worldwide.
IP. Lacharmoise - InnovativeThin Film Devices for Photovoltaic Automotive App...ponencias.eurosurfas2011
Cetemmsa is a technology center specialized in applied research in flexible surface treatments for printed electronics. It aims to transfer technology to companies through device integration, prototyping, and industrial engineering to provide a competitive edge. Its capabilities include materials and printing research, as well as the development of printed sensors, circuits, photovoltaics, and solid state lighting through techniques like inkjet printing, screen printing, and roll-to-roll processing. One project focuses on developing flexible organic photovoltaic modules for automotive applications using printing methods.
The document tests and evaluates multiple output LNB models from Technomate, including twin, quad, quattro, and octo models. The tests found that the Technomate models performed extraordinarily well, often topping the performance of the reference LNB. Both the standard and super high gain versions delivered strong signals with very good quality at their outputs. In conclusion, the Technomate LNBs performed the best seen in the lab tests.
Guardian Eco Guard Pattern Anti Reflective Solar GlassSam Malty
Guardian Industries has developed EcoGuard Pattern AR glass to optimize sunlight transmission for photovoltaic module applications. The glass uses Guardian's high-performance EcoGuard Pattern glass combined with a specially designed anti-reflective coating to maximize sunlight energy capture. Testing shows EcoGuard Pattern AR can increase module output by up to 5% compared to uncoated glass. As a global manufacturer of glass and coatings, Guardian is committed to providing innovative solar energy solutions and optimizing customers' energy costs.
Materials need to meet structural, thermal, and electromagnetic and transport property requirements simultaneously for various new applications. This presentation provides an overview of multiphysics design of materials with special reference to composites using micromechanics. The unitcell modeling and property prediction methodology are detailed. The elastic modulus, thermal conductivity, diffusion coefficient prediction method and results are reported. A two stage sequentially coupled method is also outlined for accelerated application and material development for metamaterials. Composite processing related micromechanical models to predict permeability is also reported. The material properties related to product and process design aspect of fiber reinforced and cellular composites are highlighted.
This document evaluates clothing care from traditional to modern methods. It discusses the history and importance of caring for clothing to extend its lifespan. Traditional care involved washing by hand, air drying, and using charcoal irons. Modern care utilizes washing machines, dryers, detergents, and electric irons for convenience. Care labels provide washing and drying instructions for different fabric types. Proper care includes stain removal, cleaning, ironing, seasonal storage, and travel packing. Both traditional and modern methods use water, soaps/detergents, bleaches, starches, and optical brighteners in the cleaning process.
This document discusses the potential for flexible solar cells integrated into textiles and fabrics. It notes that solar energy is an inexhaustible, cost-free, and eco-friendly resource that can replace fossil fuels. Flexible solar cells could overcome the drawbacks of rigid solar panels by being easily adaptable and woven into fabrics. The document explores two approaches for creating flexible solar cells: using inorganic or organic photovoltaic technologies. Potential applications include integrating the solar cells into clothing, tents, and other fabrics to provide electricity. More research is still needed to improve efficiency and lower costs before these flexible solar cell textiles can be practically manufactured.
A solar cell converts light directly into electricity via the photovoltaic effect, while a solar panel is a packaged assembly of interconnected solar cells. A solar panel can be used as part of a photovoltaic system to generate electricity for commercial and residential use, with most systems including an array of solar panels, inverter, and sometimes batteries. Common types of solar panels include crystalline silicon and thin-film panels made of materials like cadmium telluride or amorphous silicon.
This document discusses next generation textile fibres including biodegradable and high performance fibres. It summarizes various biodegradable fibres like lyocell, seacell, smartcel, polylactic acid, bacterial cellulose, bacterial polyester, biosteel and soya protein fibre. It also discusses high performance fibres such as dyneema, hygra and goretex. For each fibre, it mentions the raw materials, production process and applications. The document concludes that textile fibres and polymers will bring revolution by replacing metals and there is bright future due to R&D activities worldwide.
Edinburgh | May-16 | OXIS Energy Ltd : Li-S Batteries for Energy Storage Appl...Smart Villages
OXIS Energy Ltd is expanding rapidly with investments in lithium-sulfur battery research and development. They have developed pouch cells ranging from 2-39 Ah for applications such as electric vehicles, energy storage, and unmanned aerial vehicles. OXIS aims to achieve battery gravimetric energy densities of over 400 Wh/kg and 500 Wh/kg by 2020 through materials research focusing on sulfur composites, electrolytes, anode coatings, and cell components. They have demonstrated a 3 kWh rack-mounted battery system using 10 Ah pouch cells and are working on larger stationary storage batteries up to 1 MWh.
Lithium Sulfur Battery: Current Status and Future Prospects.Toru Hara
This document summarizes research on lithium sulfur batteries. It discusses the current challenges including lithium dendrite growth, the insulating nature of sulfur, low sulfur utilization and mass loading, and polysulfide dissolution. Solutions proposed and studied include pre-lithiating the anode, using conducting agents, high surface area carbon current collectors, and stabilizing agents. The researchers achieved some success but note that further improving cycle life is needed.
Supercapacitors are energy storage devices with a higher power density than batteries. They have a construction of two porous carbon electrodes separated by an electrolyte. Modern supercapacitors use nanotechnology by replacing the active carbon electrodes with vertically grown carbon nanotubes only 5nm in diameter. Supercapacitors allow for high-rate charging and discharging, good reversibility, and high cycle efficiency. They can find applications where high power is required, such as starting diesel engines, but have lower energy density than batteries.
This document provides an overview of supercapacitors. It discusses what supercapacitors are, their history, basic design involving two electrodes separated by an ion permeable membrane, how they work by forming an electric double layer when charged, the materials used such as carbon nanotubes for electrodes and electrolytes, their features like high energy storage and charge/discharge rates, applications including use in buses and backup power systems, and advantages like long lifespan and eco-friendliness with disadvantages like low energy density and high cost.
The document discusses flexible organic solar cells. It outlines their construction, which involves depositing an electron donor and acceptor layer on a flexible material using chemical vapor deposition. It explains how these solar cells work by absorbing light which promotes electrons in the donor layer to the LUMO level, allowing them to be transferred to the acceptor layer and collected at electrodes. Flexible organic solar cells are advantageous because they can be made thin, lightweight and flexible on materials like plastic or paper, making them portable and low-cost to manufacture using vapor deposition. The conclusion states that flexible organic solar cells have greater efficiency and performance than traditional rigid solar panels due to their physical structure.
The document discusses solar energy and solar panels. It begins by defining solar energy as energy originating from thermonuclear fusion reactions in the sun. It then discusses how solar energy can be used to generate electricity through thermal solar or photovoltaic methods. The remainder of the document focuses on photovoltaics, explaining how solar panels work to convert sunlight into electricity using photovoltaic cells. It describes the components and manufacturing of different types of solar panels, including monocrystalline, polycrystalline, and thin film technologies. It concludes by outlining the specifications that characterize solar panels.
Solar cells convert sunlight into electricity by using semiconductor materials, most commonly silicon, where photons knock electrons loose allowing them to flow as an electric current; different types of solar cells have varying efficiencies with single crystalline silicon cells being the most efficient at 25%; solar cells can be connected together in panels and arrays to provide power for various applications from small electronics to entire homes.
Supercapacitors can store more energy than regular capacitors through electrochemical double layer capacitance. They provide very high charge/discharge rates, long cycle life, and high efficiency. While supercapacitors have lower energy density than batteries, they compensate with much higher power density and longer lifespan. Applications include public transportation, hybrid electric vehicles, backup power systems, and consumer electronics where high power delivery is needed.
Solar cells directly convert sunlight into electricity through the photovoltaic effect in semiconductor materials like silicon, with solar panels consisting of multiple interconnected solar cells to produce a usable amount of power. The document discusses the basic physics of how silicon is doped to create either holes or electrons that form pairs when struck by photons, as well as explaining the components and operation of single solar cells and larger solar panels.
The document discusses photovoltaic (PV) solar power and high-temperature superconductivity (HTS) technologies for potential use in powering the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio telescope. It provides an overview of PV technology status and trends, including various PV cell types as well as concentrated PV. Hydrogen storage is mentioned as an option for storing PV-generated power. High-power applications of HTS technologies like power cables, generators, and RF filters are also noted. In conclusion, concentrated PV seems best suited to the SKA's high solar radiation environment, though storage or combined technologies may be needed given its variable generation profile.
Thin film and thin wafer PV: challenges for BIPV applications [PV 2009] Smithers Apex
- Flexible PV modules for BIPV
- Potential for cost reductions and aesthetic integration
- Challenges for processing thin silicon wafer
Dr. Andrew Skumanich, SolarVision Consulting
History is the evidence that it is the generation of thin film revolution,that's why we're able to reduce the dimension of electronic devices.In this study,we can find some particular application of thin film coating and their limitation.
Plasmonics can enable more efficient photovoltaic (PV) solar cells by improving light absorption. Key advantages include:
1) Enabling the use of thin-film materials with short exciton diffusion lengths and more defects.
2) Reducing dark current to increase photocurrent and open-circuit voltage, raising efficiency.
3) Potentially decreasing costs by allowing 10-100x thinner active material layers through plasmonic light trapping effects.
This document discusses solar cell materials and technologies for generating electricity from sunlight. It begins by explaining how traditional silicon solar cells work by using semiconductors to generate electrons when struck by photons, creating a current. The document then examines newer materials like perovskites, quantum dots, organic cells, and dye-sensitized solar cells that aim to improve upon silicon by being more efficient, inexpensive, or flexible. Each technology is outlined with its advantages and disadvantages for generating solar power. The key challenge is improving materials' efficiencies while using abundant and non-toxic resources.
On the 21st of August 2020, IEEE Student Branch Chittagong University arranged a webinar on “Thin film solar cell research and manufacturing“
In this webinar, the effect of thin film on the solar panel construction was discussed broadly.
Current Status of Solar Photovoltaic Technology Platforms, Manufacturing Issu...Tuong Do
The document provides an overview of current status and research focus areas for various solar photovoltaic technology platforms, including crystalline silicon PV and thin film technologies. For crystalline silicon PV, the baseline technology is discussed along with near term research focus on new methods for emitter formation, passivation and device architecture to improve performance. For thin film technologies, the status and research focus for CIGS, CdTe, and a-Si/nc-Si technologies is summarized. The document also discusses the Institute of Energy Conversion at the University of Delaware and its research program goals and facilities for thin film and crystalline silicon photovoltaic research.
The document discusses LTCC (low temperature co-fired ceramics) passive integration, including challenges. It provides an overview of LTCC materials and processes, comparing LTCC to other integration technologies. Key advantages of LTCC include its parallel layer process, ability to achieve high layer counts up to 100 layers, compatibility with RF-friendly materials, and potential for high component density and module reliability. However, challenges for LTCC include limitations on forming precise resistors and inductors. The document also reviews common LTCC dielectric materials and provides details on Motorola's high-Q T2000 LTCC dielectric composition.
The document summarizes a panel from the 2007 MIT Energy Conference on solar power and grid parity. The panel included presentations on manufacturing from Dick Swanson of SunPower, technology from Charlie Gay of Applied Materials, policy from Rhone Resch of the Solar Energy Industries Association, and financing from Jigar Shah of SunEdison. Charlie Gay's presentation focused on how increasing manufacturing scale through larger production lines could drive down the cost per watt of solar panels according to the industry's historical learning curve, with the goal of achieving retail price parity with electricity from the grid within a decade.
The document summarizes research on inkjet-printed graphene for flexible micro-supercapacitors. Graphene is an ideal electrode material due to its high surface area, conductivity, and stability. The researchers used graphene oxide ink that was reduced to graphene after printing. Printed graphene films were highly porous with a surface area of 282 m2/g. Electrochemical testing showed the printed graphene achieved a capacitance of 132 F/g and could be charged and discharged rapidly while retaining 97% of its capacitance over many cycles. The research demonstrated inkjet printing as a scalable method for producing graphene-based flexible micro-supercapacitors.
Guardian Eco Guard Anti Reflective Solar GlassSam Malty
Guardian Industries has developed EcoGuard Float AR, a high-performing solar glass with an anti-reflective coating designed to optimize sunlight transmission for photovoltaic modules. The AR coating increases light transmission across the solar spectrum by up to 2.6% compared to standard float glass, improving module output. EcoGuard Float AR has passed rigorous testing requirements and is available in tempered forms for increased durability in harsh weather conditions. Guardian's dedicated manufacturing process and expertise in glass and coatings ensures high quality and consistent performance of EcoGuard Float AR.
Solar PV technologies can be used for both off-grid and grid-connected applications. There are two main types of solar PV modules: crystalline silicon modules made from sliced wafers, and thin film modules made by depositing a semiconductor onto a substrate. Crystalline silicon is generally more efficient but also more expensive than thin film technologies. The performance of solar PV systems is affected by factors like module degradation over time, inverter efficiency, use of tracking systems, and weather conditions. Key metrics for evaluating solar PV plant performance include the performance ratio, capacity factor, and specific yield.
Solar PV technologies can be used for both off-grid and grid-connected applications. There are two main types of solar PV modules: crystalline silicon modules made from sliced wafers, and thin film modules made by depositing a semiconductor onto a substrate. Crystalline silicon is generally more efficient but also more expensive than thin film technologies. The performance of solar PV systems is affected by factors like module degradation over time, inverter efficiency, use of fixed or tracking structures, and weather conditions that influence the capacity and specific energy yields.
Edinburgh | May-16 | OXIS Energy Ltd : Li-S Batteries for Energy Storage Appl...Smart Villages
OXIS Energy Ltd is expanding rapidly with investments in lithium-sulfur battery research and development. They have developed pouch cells ranging from 2-39 Ah for applications such as electric vehicles, energy storage, and unmanned aerial vehicles. OXIS aims to achieve battery gravimetric energy densities of over 400 Wh/kg and 500 Wh/kg by 2020 through materials research focusing on sulfur composites, electrolytes, anode coatings, and cell components. They have demonstrated a 3 kWh rack-mounted battery system using 10 Ah pouch cells and are working on larger stationary storage batteries up to 1 MWh.
Lithium Sulfur Battery: Current Status and Future Prospects.Toru Hara
This document summarizes research on lithium sulfur batteries. It discusses the current challenges including lithium dendrite growth, the insulating nature of sulfur, low sulfur utilization and mass loading, and polysulfide dissolution. Solutions proposed and studied include pre-lithiating the anode, using conducting agents, high surface area carbon current collectors, and stabilizing agents. The researchers achieved some success but note that further improving cycle life is needed.
Supercapacitors are energy storage devices with a higher power density than batteries. They have a construction of two porous carbon electrodes separated by an electrolyte. Modern supercapacitors use nanotechnology by replacing the active carbon electrodes with vertically grown carbon nanotubes only 5nm in diameter. Supercapacitors allow for high-rate charging and discharging, good reversibility, and high cycle efficiency. They can find applications where high power is required, such as starting diesel engines, but have lower energy density than batteries.
This document provides an overview of supercapacitors. It discusses what supercapacitors are, their history, basic design involving two electrodes separated by an ion permeable membrane, how they work by forming an electric double layer when charged, the materials used such as carbon nanotubes for electrodes and electrolytes, their features like high energy storage and charge/discharge rates, applications including use in buses and backup power systems, and advantages like long lifespan and eco-friendliness with disadvantages like low energy density and high cost.
The document discusses flexible organic solar cells. It outlines their construction, which involves depositing an electron donor and acceptor layer on a flexible material using chemical vapor deposition. It explains how these solar cells work by absorbing light which promotes electrons in the donor layer to the LUMO level, allowing them to be transferred to the acceptor layer and collected at electrodes. Flexible organic solar cells are advantageous because they can be made thin, lightweight and flexible on materials like plastic or paper, making them portable and low-cost to manufacture using vapor deposition. The conclusion states that flexible organic solar cells have greater efficiency and performance than traditional rigid solar panels due to their physical structure.
The document discusses solar energy and solar panels. It begins by defining solar energy as energy originating from thermonuclear fusion reactions in the sun. It then discusses how solar energy can be used to generate electricity through thermal solar or photovoltaic methods. The remainder of the document focuses on photovoltaics, explaining how solar panels work to convert sunlight into electricity using photovoltaic cells. It describes the components and manufacturing of different types of solar panels, including monocrystalline, polycrystalline, and thin film technologies. It concludes by outlining the specifications that characterize solar panels.
Solar cells convert sunlight into electricity by using semiconductor materials, most commonly silicon, where photons knock electrons loose allowing them to flow as an electric current; different types of solar cells have varying efficiencies with single crystalline silicon cells being the most efficient at 25%; solar cells can be connected together in panels and arrays to provide power for various applications from small electronics to entire homes.
Supercapacitors can store more energy than regular capacitors through electrochemical double layer capacitance. They provide very high charge/discharge rates, long cycle life, and high efficiency. While supercapacitors have lower energy density than batteries, they compensate with much higher power density and longer lifespan. Applications include public transportation, hybrid electric vehicles, backup power systems, and consumer electronics where high power delivery is needed.
Solar cells directly convert sunlight into electricity through the photovoltaic effect in semiconductor materials like silicon, with solar panels consisting of multiple interconnected solar cells to produce a usable amount of power. The document discusses the basic physics of how silicon is doped to create either holes or electrons that form pairs when struck by photons, as well as explaining the components and operation of single solar cells and larger solar panels.
The document discusses photovoltaic (PV) solar power and high-temperature superconductivity (HTS) technologies for potential use in powering the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio telescope. It provides an overview of PV technology status and trends, including various PV cell types as well as concentrated PV. Hydrogen storage is mentioned as an option for storing PV-generated power. High-power applications of HTS technologies like power cables, generators, and RF filters are also noted. In conclusion, concentrated PV seems best suited to the SKA's high solar radiation environment, though storage or combined technologies may be needed given its variable generation profile.
Thin film and thin wafer PV: challenges for BIPV applications [PV 2009] Smithers Apex
- Flexible PV modules for BIPV
- Potential for cost reductions and aesthetic integration
- Challenges for processing thin silicon wafer
Dr. Andrew Skumanich, SolarVision Consulting
History is the evidence that it is the generation of thin film revolution,that's why we're able to reduce the dimension of electronic devices.In this study,we can find some particular application of thin film coating and their limitation.
Plasmonics can enable more efficient photovoltaic (PV) solar cells by improving light absorption. Key advantages include:
1) Enabling the use of thin-film materials with short exciton diffusion lengths and more defects.
2) Reducing dark current to increase photocurrent and open-circuit voltage, raising efficiency.
3) Potentially decreasing costs by allowing 10-100x thinner active material layers through plasmonic light trapping effects.
This document discusses solar cell materials and technologies for generating electricity from sunlight. It begins by explaining how traditional silicon solar cells work by using semiconductors to generate electrons when struck by photons, creating a current. The document then examines newer materials like perovskites, quantum dots, organic cells, and dye-sensitized solar cells that aim to improve upon silicon by being more efficient, inexpensive, or flexible. Each technology is outlined with its advantages and disadvantages for generating solar power. The key challenge is improving materials' efficiencies while using abundant and non-toxic resources.
On the 21st of August 2020, IEEE Student Branch Chittagong University arranged a webinar on “Thin film solar cell research and manufacturing“
In this webinar, the effect of thin film on the solar panel construction was discussed broadly.
Current Status of Solar Photovoltaic Technology Platforms, Manufacturing Issu...Tuong Do
The document provides an overview of current status and research focus areas for various solar photovoltaic technology platforms, including crystalline silicon PV and thin film technologies. For crystalline silicon PV, the baseline technology is discussed along with near term research focus on new methods for emitter formation, passivation and device architecture to improve performance. For thin film technologies, the status and research focus for CIGS, CdTe, and a-Si/nc-Si technologies is summarized. The document also discusses the Institute of Energy Conversion at the University of Delaware and its research program goals and facilities for thin film and crystalline silicon photovoltaic research.
The document discusses LTCC (low temperature co-fired ceramics) passive integration, including challenges. It provides an overview of LTCC materials and processes, comparing LTCC to other integration technologies. Key advantages of LTCC include its parallel layer process, ability to achieve high layer counts up to 100 layers, compatibility with RF-friendly materials, and potential for high component density and module reliability. However, challenges for LTCC include limitations on forming precise resistors and inductors. The document also reviews common LTCC dielectric materials and provides details on Motorola's high-Q T2000 LTCC dielectric composition.
The document summarizes a panel from the 2007 MIT Energy Conference on solar power and grid parity. The panel included presentations on manufacturing from Dick Swanson of SunPower, technology from Charlie Gay of Applied Materials, policy from Rhone Resch of the Solar Energy Industries Association, and financing from Jigar Shah of SunEdison. Charlie Gay's presentation focused on how increasing manufacturing scale through larger production lines could drive down the cost per watt of solar panels according to the industry's historical learning curve, with the goal of achieving retail price parity with electricity from the grid within a decade.
The document summarizes research on inkjet-printed graphene for flexible micro-supercapacitors. Graphene is an ideal electrode material due to its high surface area, conductivity, and stability. The researchers used graphene oxide ink that was reduced to graphene after printing. Printed graphene films were highly porous with a surface area of 282 m2/g. Electrochemical testing showed the printed graphene achieved a capacitance of 132 F/g and could be charged and discharged rapidly while retaining 97% of its capacitance over many cycles. The research demonstrated inkjet printing as a scalable method for producing graphene-based flexible micro-supercapacitors.
Guardian Eco Guard Anti Reflective Solar GlassSam Malty
Guardian Industries has developed EcoGuard Float AR, a high-performing solar glass with an anti-reflective coating designed to optimize sunlight transmission for photovoltaic modules. The AR coating increases light transmission across the solar spectrum by up to 2.6% compared to standard float glass, improving module output. EcoGuard Float AR has passed rigorous testing requirements and is available in tempered forms for increased durability in harsh weather conditions. Guardian's dedicated manufacturing process and expertise in glass and coatings ensures high quality and consistent performance of EcoGuard Float AR.
Solar PV technologies can be used for both off-grid and grid-connected applications. There are two main types of solar PV modules: crystalline silicon modules made from sliced wafers, and thin film modules made by depositing a semiconductor onto a substrate. Crystalline silicon is generally more efficient but also more expensive than thin film technologies. The performance of solar PV systems is affected by factors like module degradation over time, inverter efficiency, use of tracking systems, and weather conditions. Key metrics for evaluating solar PV plant performance include the performance ratio, capacity factor, and specific yield.
Solar PV technologies can be used for both off-grid and grid-connected applications. There are two main types of solar PV modules: crystalline silicon modules made from sliced wafers, and thin film modules made by depositing a semiconductor onto a substrate. Crystalline silicon is generally more efficient but also more expensive than thin film technologies. The performance of solar PV systems is affected by factors like module degradation over time, inverter efficiency, use of fixed or tracking structures, and weather conditions that influence the capacity and specific energy yields.
The document discusses the challenges and opportunities for reducing costs in photovoltaic (PV) technology. It notes that for PV to have a major global impact, costs must be reduced to $0.05-0.10 per kWh generated. This requires further improving existing silicon and thin-film cell technologies as well as developing novel low-cost and high-efficiency concepts. Europe's approach to PV research and development aims to establish a diverse portfolio of technologies to overcome barriers between laboratory innovations and commercial markets. Significant cost reductions and efficiency gains will be needed for PV to become a major global energy source.
The document discusses solar energy and solar cell technology. It begins by listing advantages of solar energy such as being infinite, clean, and having a high power-to-weight ratio. It then shows maps of global solar radiation and proportions of solar power usage by region. Different types of solar cell technologies are examined, including crystalline silicon, thin film, and emerging technologies. Effects such as temperature and methods to improve efficiency like anti-reflection coatings and maximum power point tracking are also covered.
Osmotic power presentation ids xi december 2009 tcm9-7043jinxxyd
Statkraft is developing osmotic power as a new renewable energy technology. Osmotic power uses osmosis, the natural process by which water moves from a low salt concentration to a high one, to generate electricity. Statkraft has built a prototype osmotic power plant in Norway to test membrane and system components at a small scale. The technology has potential for cost reductions through larger membrane elements, higher system efficiencies, and economies of scale in larger plants. Statkraft is working with partners on membrane and system development to advance osmotic power toward commercialization.
Sunpreme produces thin-film solar panels using Hybrid Cell Technology that combines the efficiency of amorphous silicon with lower temperature processing advantages. Their panels have efficiencies up to 22.5% in R&D and 22% in production, as well as bifacial double glass construction that provides 10-20% higher energy output. Sunpreme has established production facilities and sold panels across five continents for uses such as commercial rooftops, carports, and ground mounts.
1. Nanotechnology involves manipulating materials at the nanoscale, between 1 to 100 nanometers. At this scale, materials exhibit unique properties due to their small size.
2. Nanotechnology is projected to be pervasive across many sectors of society as nanomaterials are integrated into various end products. It will also be persistent as nanotechnology becomes more established.
3. As an emerging technology, nanotechnology has the potential to be a powerful global economic driver, but its development and application require planning at the community level to ensure benefits are shared.
CIGS Solar Cells: How and Why is their Cost Falling?Jeffrey Funk
This document provides an overview of CIGS thin-film solar cells, including their advantages, current state of development, and future opportunities. CIGS cells have higher efficiency than other thin film technologies due to their ability to absorb different wavelengths of light. Efforts are underway to further improve efficiency through cell structure optimization and new deposition techniques that reduce costs. The document outlines several low-cost processing methods in development, such as printing and electrodeposition. It also discusses entrepreneurial opportunities throughout the CIGS value chain, including in materials/chemicals, manufacturing, installation/maintenance, and training.
Similar to The Solaf Future II - Gert-Jan Jongerden (20)
The document discusses the potential for solar photovoltaic (PV) energy worldwide. It summarizes studies that project significant growth in PV installation and generation through 2050. One study estimates over 1 terawatt of cumulative installed PV capacity globally by 2050, with PV providing up to one-fourth of electricity production and one-sixth of total energy demand. The document also outlines the role of different regions in this projected growth, with developed markets like Europe and the US expected to lead initially before being surpassed by developing markets.
1) The document discusses the large potential for solar photovoltaic (PV) power in "sunbelt" countries, which represent 75% of the world's population and 39% of global electricity demand.
2) Electricity consumption in these countries is projected to grow 150% in the next 20 years, and PV is projected to become cost-competitive with peak generation by 2020 and most generation technologies by 2030.
3) Depending on the scenario, PV potential in sunbelt countries could range from 60-250 gigawatts by 2020 and 260-1,100 gigawatts by 2030, representing a significant portion of projected global PV capacity.
UKPVC 2010 Paul Lewis - The Energy Performance Guarantee - overcoming the com...Paul van der Linden
The document discusses overcoming challenges to implementing photovoltaic (PV) systems in the UK through an energy performance guarantee model. It outlines Self Energy UK's experience financing on-site renewable energy projects in Europe. Their model involves providing capital and taking on performance risk to install PV systems for clients. Lessons from feed-in tariff programs in countries like Germany that have incentivized 12% renewable energy are relevant for the UK's PV opportunity. Energy service companies can help access financing and expertise to remove risks, as outlined in a case study of a 3 MW PV installation across 40 buildings in Gran Canary Island.
UKPVC 2010 Bruce Huber - The business opportunities according to a leading in...Paul van der Linden
The business opportunities according to a leading investmant banking group
Bruce Huber - Managing Director Jefferies International, Global Head Cleantech Investment Banking
UKPVC 2010 Jeremy Leggett - Customer experiences in the UK PV market- what do...Paul van der Linden
The document discusses perspectives on the UK solar PV market. It summarizes the long journey to establishing a feed-in tariff in the UK. The feed-in tariff was launched in April 2010 and is expected to lead to over 700,000 household microgeneration installations by 2020, mostly solar PV. However, the UK civil service expects only modest growth in the UK PV market. Ongoing lobbying will be needed to ensure PV receives continued support in future reviews of the tariff levels beginning in 2012.
UKPVC 2010 Thomas Wedde - New inverter developments for solar pv in the UKPaul van der Linden
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The Solaf Future II - Gert-Jan Jongerden
1. Flexible light weight solar cell laminates:
Dr. Gert Jan Jongerden
Helianthos bv
company confidential
2. Helianthos – light weight flexible solar laminates
Our Star: the SUN
Thin Film Solar Cells
Light weight thin film solar laminates
Helianthos
• Product & Technology
• Application and Market
• Next steps
Outlook and Conclusions
Helianthos solar cells foil
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3. Our star: The SUN
• Solar irradiation
- On the earth surface ~ 1000 W/m2
- Irradiation 800 – 2500 kWh/m2.yr
- Capacity factor ~8000
(= yearly irradiation/annual primary energy consumption)
- Even for medium eff. solar cells (9%) in Netherlands : 3500 kWh
per year with < 50 m2 solar cells sufficient for an average
household
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4. SOLAR ENERGY
(direct conversion)
Solar Thermal Photovoltaic (PV) Concentrated Solar Power
= heat from sunlight direct conversion of (CSP)
(solar collector) light into electricity … in sunny deserts
Thin film PV solar modules
wafer based cells Future technologies
(glass panels &
Flat plate & concentrator nanolayers / ‘solar paint’
flexible laminates
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5. Thin film solar cells
protective layer
TCO - transparent
front contact
electron active layer
hole
back contact
substrate
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6. Thin film PV – a Darwinian sea with developing species
Thin Film Silicon a- CdTe CIGS DSC & Organic PV
Si/(µc-Si)
Eff. large area a-Si single 9 – 12% 10 – 13% 3 – 6%
panels (1 m2) 5- 8%
Tandem*
8 – 12 %
Eff. potential 12% 14% 16% n.a.
Record cells a-Si 10 % 16.5% 20.1% 12.1%
tandem 13.4 %
(0.25 - 1 cm2)
triple 15%
+ robust, abundant low costs efficiency low cost process
materials, costs (?)
? Efficiency Cadmium Moisture Efficiency,
Te availability sensitivity stability/durability
In availability
Substrates of glass glass/glass glass/glass glass/glass
power modules flexible flexible flexible in dev.
TF Production ~500 1150 ~200 n.a.
2009 (MW)
2009: large area eff. of 9% achieved in production glass panels
pilot record modules ~0.1 m2 up to 11% eff.
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7. Thin film PV – a Darwinian sea with developing species
Thin Film Silicon a- CdTe CIGS DSC & Organic PV
Si/(µc-Si)
Eff. large area a-Si single 9 – 12% 10 – 13% 3 – 6%
panels (1 m2) 5- 8%
Tandem*
8 – 12 %
Eff. potential 12% 14% 16% n.a.
Record cells a-Si 10 % 16.5% 20.1% 12.1%
tandem 13.4 %
(0.25 - 1 cm2)
+
triple 15%
robust, abundant low costs
Thin film Silicon PVlow cost process
efficiency
will
materials, costs be a typical survivor
(?)
? Efficiency Cadmium Moisture Efficiency,
•Competitive kWh
Te availability sensitivity costs
stability/durability
In availability
•Abundant materials
Substrates of glass glass/glass glass/glass glass/glass
power modules flexible •Development potential in dev.
flexible flexible
TF Production ~500 1150 ~200 n.a.
2009 (MW)
2009: large area eff. of 9% achieved in production glass panels
pilot record modules ~0.1 m2 up to 11% eff.
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27. Value chain Helianthos PV-laminate
Helianthos Helianthos distribution Building Integrated
PV-laminate installable products installation PV
Helianthos light weight solar cell laminates address the large
(separate) market of BIPV & industrial roofing
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29. Helianthos self-adhesive flexible solar cell foil
for integration on:
Bituminous roofing PVC/ TPO/ EPDM roofing Metal roofing panels
Various self adhesives (stick and peel), tuned and certified to be used in
combination with different roofing materials and roofing materials
manufacturers
• with or without use of a roofing primer
• on existing roofs with a good surface quality and > 25 years lifetime
expectancy or newly placed roofs
• As a BIPV or BAPV system
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30. Helianthos’ next milestone is a production factory
• Next steps:
• achieve milestones
• attract investment partner
• gradual expansion to (tandem) volume production
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31. Summary
Light Weight flexible thin film solar laminates
• Combining energy & building functions for competitive kWh costs
• Thin film silicon: a species with survival ‘genes’
Helianthos :
• Proprietary roll-to-roll thin film silicon product & technology
• Product fit for volume market: BIPV/large roofs & integration
• Growth opportunity for value creation
Helianthos solar cells foil
• Preparing next step: inviting investment partner(s)
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