Tag Archives: solar

Polymeric Photovoltaics: Not Dead At All

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Doug Smock | Permalink 0

Significant work continues on polymer photovoltaic cells despite the stunning recent collapse of Konarka (Lowell, MA). A polymer photovoltaic cell produced by Professor Yang Yang at UCLA has [..]

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Lux Research: If You Believed In Konarka, Shame On You

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Doug Smock | Permalink 0

The bumpy road for new green technologies continues. Earlier this year, the Telles JV to produce bioplastics collapsed because of a rising capital burden. The same problem now [..]

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Dow Rolls Out Molded Photovoltaic Roofing Shingles

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Doug Smock | Permalink 0

Dow is launching an injection molded solar shingle that it feels has the same potential to revolutionize housing as indoor plumbing did 100 years ago. The POWERHOUSE Solar [..]

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