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Design of a Tandem Conjugated Polymer Bulk Heterostructure Solar Cell

Valenzuela J., Mil’shtein S., UMass Lowell, US

The use of conjugated polymers in solar cell applications has drawn a lot of attention as a way of bringing the high cost of electricity produced by inorganic solar cells to competitive levels. Different research [...]

Thin nanostructured solar cells on metal sheets

Toivola M., Miettunen K., Halme J., Lund P., Helsinki University of Technology, FI

We have studied direct integration of nanostructured, dye-sensitized solar cells (DSC) on industrial sheet metals, used e.g. as building materials. To demonstrate an all-flexible, roll-to-roll producable and mechanically stable DSC, counter electrodes made of platinized [...]

Use of Multiphysics modeling to improve solar thin film performance and manufacture

Jain A., Sanyal J., Ivanov V., Grald E., Mukhopadhyay A., ANSYS, Inc., US

Solar and wind energy are gaining attention for both technology innovation and commercialization, due to the environmental impacts of conventional energy sources, lack of technology breakthrough with hydrogen based systems, and rising oil prices,. Among [...]

Electrospun TiO2 Fibers as a Material for Dye Sensitizied Solar Cells

Duchoslav J., Rubáek L., Kavan L., Zukalová M., Procházka J., Elmarco Ltd., CZ

Electrospinning is a method for producing polymeric fabric with fibers ranging from 50 to 500 nm in diameter. It has been demonstrated that fibrous structure is preserved even after annealing when precursor of inorganic compound [...]

The Competitive Cost Position of Novel Thin Film Photovoltaic Module Technologies in High Temperature and Low Light Conditions

Goodrich A., Hannibal T., Grimes J., Wendt R., IBIS Associates, Inc., US

Few Industries more strictly obey competitive costs in technology strategy decisions than does the electricity generation market. Although governments often legislate the amount of renewable energy generation companies must provide the source is left up [...]

The Influence of Rebates and Incentives on the Solar Industry; What Obstacles Remain for US National Adoption of Solar PV?

Neagle B., Borrego Solar Systems, US

In 2006, 1,744MW of solar capacity was installed in the world. The United States only contributed 8% or 140 MW, while other countries such as Germany and Japan set new records for solar energy in [...]

Internet Based Inverter-Integrated Solar Power Meter System

Hicks R., PV Powered Inc., US

PVPowered has developed a low-cost, reliable and accurate inverter-integrated solar power meter system that is able to collect, process and present information that helps system owners monitor and evaluate the performance of their photovoltaic power [...]

The Opportunity Continuum: University-Industry Partnerships for Cleantech Investment

Peters A., University of Colorado at Boulder, US

Research universities have tremendous potential to contribute to clean technology development—but traditional university practices rarely prioritize commercialization. CU-Boulder is pioneering an approach to move clean technologies along the “Opportunity Continuum,” from research idea to commercial [...]

NanoEnergy- Technological and economical impact of nanotechnology on the energy sector

Luther W., VDI Technologiezentrum GmbH, DE

In respect of narrowing fossil energy resources and potential side effects of climate warming carbon dioxide emissions it becomes obvious that for a sustained longterm economical prosperity a fundamental renewal of the energy sector will [...]

Supporting biofuel distribution through F.A.ST. ™ on-demand, variable ratio blending with a review of climate controlled storing and dispensing of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)

Baer O., Shaw D., Clean Emission Fluids, Inc., US

Clean Emission Fluids, Inc. is preparing to present and discuss capabilities, scope and trial programs involving its F.A.ST. ™ units which support biofuel distribution and infrastructure for clean diesels. F.A.ST. ™ units enable biodiesel to [...]