Konarka Technologies, Inc.
Konarka Technologies, Inc.
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Konarka Technologies develops and manufactures solar plastic films that convert light to energy - anywhere. As the leading developer of polymer-based, organic photovoltaic (OPV) technology that provides a source of renewable power in a variety of form factors, Konarka has a broad portfolio of patents, technology licenses and an accomplished technical, scientific and manufacturing team. Manufactured at low cost and low energy consumption, the company's Konarka Power Plastic® technology is lightweight, flexible, scalable and adaptable for use in a variety of commercial, industrial, government and consumer applications. Konarka Technologies is headquartered in Lowell, Mass., U.S.A. and has a full scale production manufacturing facility in New Bedford, Mass. U.S.A., with European headquarters in Nurnberg, Germany, business development offices in Asia and a research and development facility in Austria. For additional information, visit http://www.konarka.com.
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2012
6 Jul 2012
Konarka Technologies GmbH files for bankruptcy after parent shuts
The German company has been forced to file for bankruptcy, since the parent company in the US is undergoing liquidation proceedings pursuant to Chapter 7 of the US Bankruptcy Code and deliveries of products can consequently no longer be expected from the US.18 Jun 2012
Organic photovoltaics: forecasts for the next decade
Today there are multiple devices available for harnessing solar energy.18 Jun 2012
Organic photovoltaics: forecasts for the next decade
Today there are multiple devices available for harnessing solar energy. Each device offers a different set of characteristics.4 Jun 2012
Konarka files for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy - What next for OPV?
Konarka, the Massachusetts based start-up and a leader in the effort to commercialize organic photovoltaics, has filed for bankruptcy. Since 2001, Konarka had received over $150 Million in start-up funds and $20 Million in government grants. This is the latest in a series of high profile bankruptcies, with other examples companies such as Solyndra and Q-Cells recently.25 Jan 2012
Solar energy harvesting: Is scaling up the only way forward?
IDTechEx's Energy Harvesting & WSN conference in Berlin, on May 15 and 16 this year (www.IDTechEx.com/EH ) will focus both on wireless sensors as well as the photovoltaic and other harvesting technologies that are being integrated and are creating exciting new market segments for solar cells.2011
28 Dec 2011
Konarka Technologies & Webasto collaborate
Konarka Technologies & Webasto collaborate for Organic Solar Application in automotive industry15 Sep 2011
New partners, new projects
Konarka Technologies has formed strategic alliances with Lapp Kabel, ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe, Bischoff Glastechnik and the Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy andEnergy System Technology.22 Jun 2011
Organic Photovoltaics for Energy Production
Konarka Technologies GmbH, Germany
21 Apr 2011
Konica introduces new PV reference cells
Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc. (KMSA) introduces its AK Series of new photovoltaic (PV) reference cells to the US market.5 Apr 2011
Technical Progresses and Commercial Directions for OPV
Konarka Austria, Austria
31 Mar 2011
Applying energy harvesters to textiles
Energy harvesters enabling micro-power generation provide new levels of efficiency and automation in the built environment, process control, vehicles and healthcare.30 Mar 2011
Demonstration Street at Printed Electronics Europe 2011
The Printed Electronics series of conferences and tradeshows hosted by IDTechEx are attended by a large number of end users from many verticals, including electronics, consumer packaged goods, healthcare, military, advertising & media and toy industries.2 Mar 2011
Flexible electronics is the winner
There is a new form of electronics that will hit that figure in half the time because, unlike the silicon chip, it subsumes electrics such as lighting, batteries, solar cells and heaters, not just electronics. It is usually achieved by printing and its most vital characteristic is physical flexibility.2010
31 Dec 2010
Konarka signs distribution agreement with Japanese company
Konarka has signed a distribution agreement with Japanese company Kogent Inc a subsidiary of Macnica Group, a leading distributor in Japan. The company will distribute Konarka's organic, flexible, thin-film solar material that converts light to energy.12 Nov 2010
Where to? Demonstration Street please!
The Printed Electronics series of conferences and tradeshows hosted by IDTechEx are attended by a large number of end users from many verticals, including electronics, consumer packaged goods, healthcare, military, advertising & media and toy industries. These companies attend our events to meet with suppliers and preview what is currently available or what is becoming available in the near future.7 Oct 2010
Konarka appoints organic electronics veteran to Board of Directors
Dr. David Fyfe's career in chemical Industry spans 40 years with extensive experience in commercialization of printed electronics polymer based technology1 Sep 2010
Researchers break new ground in nanotechnology
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has shown that sandwiching a simple layer of silver nanoparticles can significantly improve the performance of organic transistors which are commonly used in consumer electronics.27 Aug 2010
New world record with efficient CIGS solar cell
The new record-breaking solar cells from ZSW are made of extremely thin layers of copper, indium, gallium and diselenide (CIGS for short).29 Jun 2010
New company plans mass production of BIPV
The collaboration between Dyesol Inc and Pilkington North America has resulted in the formation of a new company, DyeTec Solar (DTS) to mass produce Building Integrated Photovoltaics.2 Jun 2010
Flexible and hybrid electronics
Flexible displays, lighting and solar panels may open the way to new kinds of consumer products and architectural features, but the real driver of the current up swell of interest in flexible, printed or hybrid electronics technology is manufacturers seeking ways to reduce production costs of large-area devices.