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Record efficiencies pushing the business case for CPV 27 Aug 2013 | 06:10 pm
Précis: Last week saw High Concentration Photovoltaic (HCPV) manufacturer Amonix achieve a world record 35.9% PV module efficiency rating at NREL. In addition, cell manufacturer Solar Junction reach....
CPV Intelligence Brief 6 – 19 August 2013 20 Aug 2013 | 03:53 pm
Précis: Companies and organisations mentioned: Solar Junction, IQE, Amonix, Australian Solar Thermal Energy Association, Australian Renewable Energy Agency, and U.S. National Renewable Energy Labora....
Electrowetting: answer to cutting high tracker costs? 20 Aug 2013 | 02:52 pm
Précis: Research studies at the University of North Texas claim that electrowetting-driven solar trackers can reduce capital costs by 50% and generate 70% more electricity via CPV. PV Insider invest....
Amonix Achieves World Record 35.9% Module Efficiency Rating at NREL 20 Aug 2013 | 02:04 pm
Précis: Amonix Inc., the leading designer and manufacturer of concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) solar power systems, announced today that it has achieved a National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) ....
Technical innovation key for CPV industry progress 6 Aug 2013 | 01:56 pm
Précis: With the development of high quality manufacturing and automation processes, the concentrated photovoltaic industry can continue commercializing. Industry commentators have debated whether ....
CPV: what chance of consolidation? 6 Aug 2013 | 09:36 am
Précis: Any other industry going through the market constraints affecting CPV would be ripe for consolidation. But the prospect of takeovers is dim due to disparities in technology. What shape is CP....
CPV viability key industry focus after positive spell 23 Jul 2013 | 02:31 pm
Précis: Recent project announcements utilising concentrated photovoltaic technology show industry is tackling long-term feasibility questions. Two major announcements marked a positive week for the....
LCPV and HCPV reaching a draw? 23 Jul 2013 | 08:42 am
Précis: While LCPV producers strive to match the costs of their technology to flat-plate PV and reduce the amount of silicon used in panels, HCPV companies are looking for ways to drive down upfront....
CPV Intelligence Brief 10 – 23 July 2013 23 Jul 2013 | 06:46 am
Précis: Soitec completes California’s largest CPV plant Companies mentioned: Soitec, Southern California Edison, Newberry Solar Project, Solar Systems, Silex Systems, Mildura Solar Demonstration Fa....
Cost reduction and supply chain key themes of CPV webinar 9 Jul 2013 | 06:58 pm
Précis: Last month’s PV Insider webinar identified key challenges facing the concentrated photovoltaic industry, and is now available on-demand. In a one hour session held in preparation for this y....
