Organic photovoltaics (OPVs) developer Solarmer is testing its plastic solar cells in cooperation with the US Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
The US company will provide the NREL with its OPVs to begin lifetime testing under simulated solar conditions. The project aims to assess performance and ultimately enhance the lifetime of the OPVs.
In March, Solarmer spoke exclusively to +Plastic Electronics about its plans to start producing OPVs for mobile power applications.
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Solarmer press release
Announcement of the company’s collaboration with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Solarmer sets sights on BIPV
Organic solar cell company Solarmer Energy is enhancing cell efficiency in 2010 to prepare for the building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPVs) market
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OPV accessories market proves its potential
Organic photovoltaic accessories could enter markets such as outdoor wear soon, with solar cell producer Konarka speaking to potential partner companies
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Building design and the potential of third-generation solar cells
Ingo B Hagemann, architect and building-integrated photovoltaic consultant, discusses opportunities and challenges for organic solar cells and other third-generation photovoltaic technologies in the building and construction industry
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The Future of Flexible and Thin-Film PVs
Technology forecasts to 2019, published by IntertechPira
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