Kyocera - New Line of Solar Modules

Kyocera Solar has introduced its new line of Kyocera KD Modules, a UL listed photovoltaic module line from Kyocera consisting of larger, more powerful modules composed of high efficiency 156mm x 156mm solar cells. The new and improved, Kyocera KD Modules feature higher output per module and maintain the three-bus bar circuitry along with the efficient and stylish dark d.Blue solar cells. Kyocera's patented manufacturing technique processes multi-crystalline silicon cells in order to produce a surface texture that minimizes reflectance and maximizes output. Read More

Kohl’s Expands Solar Plans
Kohl’s Department Stores announced today that it plans to convert more than 50 of its existing New Jersey, Connecticut and Maryland locations to solar power, representing nearly 80 percent of its locations in these three states. Currently Kohl’s operates 34 stores in New Jersey, 17 in Connecticut and 16 in Maryland. Read More
Sunfilm to Expand Production
This will bring Sunfilm’s annual capacity at this site to over 120MWp.

With these production lines, Sunfilm says the company is setting a new benchmark for the solar industry by manufacturing the world’s first tandem junction, silicon thin film photovoltaic modules using 5.7m2 glass panels. These ultra-large substrates also offer the flexibility to produce finished solar modules of half and quarter size, depending on customer preferences. Read More

Better building designs

The right mix of appropriate design and greater use of energy saving technologies can substantially reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the building sector, which accounts for 30-40 per cent of global energy use, according to the world's top building expert. Read More