Dye solar cell firm NLAB Solar has received SEK18 million (€1.9 million) in funding from Scandinavian glass company Fasadglass.
The funding will be used to accelerate product development and market entry, with a view to accessing the building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) market, according to a company press release.
BIPV is seen as a lucrative opportunity for dye-sensitised solar cells (DSSC), which can harvest energy when used in glass façades or windows.
In August 2010, Israeli DSSC firm 3G Solar received new funding to develop its devices for use in outdoor, large-area and grid-connected applications.
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NLAB Solar press release
Announcement of the investment from Fasadglass
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