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PolyIC: high-resolution, conductive structures on transparent film

PolyIC presents highly conductive transparent, high-resolution structures on film

University working to improve alternative energy

Michigan State University's College of Engineering is working to improve the world's alternative energy future thanks to three grants totalling $141.5 million.

Dramatic New AC Electroluminescent Displays

Dramatic New AC Electroluminescent Displays announced at Printed Electronics Asia 2009.

Wave energy device

Anaconda is a 200 metre long rubber tube that works on bulge wave theory - first documented by medical experts who looked at how blood was pumped around the human body.

More exciting developments at Printed Electronics Asia - part II

The afternoon of the first day of the IDTechEx Printed Electronics Asia event this week continued to illustrate how an increasing minority of developers of printed transistors target metal oxide versions with better performance. However, organic versions retain advantages of being tightly rollable and low voltage.

Organic Photovoltaics Industry to convene in Boston October 15-16

Organic Photovoltaics Industry to convene in Boston October 15-16.

Ascent Solar announces public offering of common stock

Ascent Solar announces public offering of common stock and commitment from Norsk Hydro to purchase common stock

Updates on Photovoltaics at Printed Electronics Asia

The photovoltaics track on the second day of Printed Electronics Asia 2009 commenced with photovoltaics market forecasts for thin film technologies by IDTechEx chairman Dr Peter Harrop.

MDC - development kit to instantly print electrical circuits

Development kit to instantly print electrical circuits -Methode Electronics, Inc

Colourful solar panels do not require direct sunlight

GreenSun Energy, based in Jerusalem, is working on making solar panels more efficient and also in a variety of colours.

Applied Materials roll- to-roll vacuum coating system

Applied Materials begins shipments of world's largest, fastest, roll-to-roll vacuum coating systems.

Exciting developments reported at Printed Electronics Asia

Dr Harry Zervos reports from Tokyo an overview of the first day of Printed Electronics Asia, which covered exciting developments in printed electronics and photovoltaics for East Asia.

Prime View Int and E Ink Corp revise merger agreement

Prime View International and E Ink Corporation revise merger agreement

Carbon nanotubes could make efficient solar cells

In a carbon nanotube-based photodiode, electrons (blue) and holes (red) - the positively charged areas where electrons used to be before becoming excited - release their excess energy to efficiently create more electron-hole pairs when light is shined on the device.

Umbrella converts sunlight to electricity

Konarka Technologies Inc and SKYShades entered into a partnership last year to jointly develop the Powerbrella, an umbrella that converts sunlight into electricity to charge laptops, mobile phones, iPods and other portable devices. The initial focus for the al fresco umbrella is coffee shops, hotels and resorts.

Sunovia researchers shatter world record

Sunovia researchers shatter world record open circuit Voltage (Voc) for cadmium telluride (CdTe) thin film solar cells by over 45%, dramatically raising the theoretical potential efficiency of CdTe thin film solar cells.

Ascent Solar signs multi-year supply agreement with TurtleEnergy

Ascent Solar signs multi-year supply agreement with TurtleEnergy for up to 67 MW

ECG necklace for home cardiac monitoring

An ECG necklace that monitors long-term cardiac performance allows patients to remain mobile to continue their daily activities while under observation using an embedded beat detection algorithm monitoring system.

Solar photovoltaic power essential for 20% renewable energy target

Despite the global economic downturn, solar photovoltaic power retains huge, largely untapped potential to help Europe meet its energy and environmental goals.