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Ultrasonic Systems Unveils Spray System For Solar Applications

on 09 Sep 2010 by SI Staff

Haverhill, Mass.-based Ultrasonic Systems Inc. (USI), a manufacturer of ultrasonic spray-coating equipment, has released the third generation of its PV360 for PV wafer-coating applications. The PV360 uses USI's proprietary nozzle-less [read more]

Tyco Electronics Introduces Low-Visibility Junction Box

on 08 Sep 2010 by SI Staff

Harrisburg, Pa.-based Tyco Electronics (TE) has developed the SOLARLOK slim junction box. This junction box, measuring 15.5 mm by 52 mm, distributes DC power to a solar panel in a [read more]

Honeywell Expands Solar Protector Portfolio

on 08 Sep 2010 by SI Staff

Honeywell has expanded its line of PowerShield backing systems, which are designed to protect photovoltaic modules from severe external conditions, such as UV rays and the effects of freeze/thaw cycles. [read more]

Sulfurcell Develops New CIGS PV Cell

on 08 Sep 2010 by SI Staff

Thin-film solar manufacturer Sulfurcell Solartechnik GmbH has unveiled the prototypes for its new product line: 1.25 m by 0.65 m modules with a TUV Rheinland-confirmed efficiency of 10.7% and a [read more]

Ferro Electronic Materials Develops New PV Metallization Pastes

on 08 Sep 2010 by SI Staff

Ferro Electronic Materials has launched two new print-on-print metallization pastes: NS 33-514 and NS 33-515. According to the company, these pastes have optimized inorganic and organic properties that make them [read more]

Dark Field Technologies Releases NxtGen ReflecXun

on 08 Sep 2010 by SI Staff

Dark Field Technologies has introduced NxtGen ReflecXun, a system for the in-line inspection of shiny metal coils. The production of copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS) modules on metal substrates depends [read more]

Siliken Introduces Large PV Modules

on 08 Sep 2010 by SI Staff

Siliken, based in Valencia, Spain, has debuted a new line of photovoltaic modules available in larger-than-standard sizes. The modules are made to measure, tailored to meet customer requirements, and designed [read more]

GT Solar Debuts CVD Reactor For Polysilicon Production

on 08 Sep 2010 by SI Staff

GT Solar International Inc. has introduced the SDR400 CVD reactor for the production of high-purity polysilicon. The reactor can produce greater than 400 metric tons annually (MTA) of polysilicon and [read more]

Saint-Gobain Launches LightSwitch PV Portfolio

on 08 Sep 2010 by SI Staff

Saint-Gobain Solar, a manufacturer of sustainable materials and engineered renewable energy products, has released its new LightSwitch portfolio of solutions, including LightSwitch Frontsheet, LightSwitch Encapsulant and LightSwitch Frontsheet Complete, as [read more]

DuPont Launches New Ionomer PV Encapsulant

on 07 Sep 2010 by SI Staff

DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions (DPVS) has commercialized a new modified ionomer encapsulant sheet for use in photovoltaic module manufacturing. The new encapsulant material, branded as Himilan ES sheet in Japan and [read more]