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Photovoltaics: the future starts here

Welcome to optics.org's solar channel, a new resource to keep you up to date with the optical technologies that are contributing to the rapid expansion in the photovoltaics industry.

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Characterize thin films with new AccuMap-SE Spectroscopic Ellipsometer

J A Woollam Co., Inc.
The AccuMap-SE® combines a high-speed M-2000® spectroscopic ellipsometer with fast mapping for large panels. The broad spectral range is well suited to thin films in photovoltaic applications.

PV Fab Database 2009

Optics Market Reports
PV Fab Database is an essential tool that will enable equipment and materials suppliers to develop new business opportunities with key players in the global photovoltaic value chain.

Photovoltaic Technology, Equipment & Materials

Optics Market Reports
This comprehensive report will provide you with a complete understanding of the photovoltaic supply chain, ranging from raw materials through to solar cells and modules.

Thin-Disk Laser: JenLas Disk IR50

JENOPTIK I Lasers & Material Processing
Jenoptik JenLas® disk IR 50 thin-disk laser with adjustable laser parameters.

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KOMET focuses on solar pay-off

A German consortium plans to make short work of solar-cell manufacture.

Nanotubes set to shine for solar energy

Multiple carrier generation could boost efficiency.

Solar power: manufacturability matters

A new breed of solar-power collectors has been optimized for use in large-scale commercial deployments.

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Coating innovation boosts PV efficiency

Anti-reflection coating for glass improves light transmittance of solar panels.

Over-supply clouds solar outlook

Previously committed investments cause solar-cell manufacturing capacity to surge 56%, despite falling market-demand.

3D nanopillars make good photovoltaics

Devices built on low-cost, flexible substrates show promising light-conversion efficiencies.

Get on the bus

Prototype solar power source is put through its paces for possible mass-transit applications.