Category Archives : Solar cell


The Forge Greensboro Pi Day job fair touts math heavy careers, Math oriented jobs, Greensboro North Carolina’s first Makerspace, 24/7 operation, Workshop, Collaborative, Conference room

The Forge Greensboro Pi Day job fair touts math heavy careers, Math oriented jobs, Greensboro North Carolina’s first Makerspace, 24/7 operation, Workshop, Collaborative, Conference room     The Forge is Greensboro North Carolina’s first Makerspace. From the Greensboro News Record. “Pi Day (3/14) Career Exploration Jobs Event 9:25 a.m. – noon, March 14, The Forge, […]

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Solar cell energy update January 26, 2015, Solar energy efficiencies rise as costs decrease, Private capital investments, Solar cells and inverters improving rapidly

Solar cell energy update January 26, 2015, Solar energy efficiencies rise as costs decrease, Private capital investments, Solar cells and inverters improving rapidly     I have heard experts say that we are within 5 years of vast improvements in solar energy technology so they will become very cost effective and competitive with conventional energy […]


Solar cell panels annual electrical output loss, Solar Efficiency Losses Over Time, Industry standard estimates vs real world experiences, Factor in cost recovery, Solar panel warranty

Solar cell panels annual electrical output loss, Solar Efficiency Losses Over Time, Industry standard estimates vs real world experiences, Factor in cost recovery, Solar panel warranty     There is much discussion and information regarding the cost and cost recovery over time of installing and using solar panels. One topic which is crucial in determining […]


Solar cell efficiency record set at 46 percent, 50 percent efficiency potential, Four junction cell, Soitec and CEA-Leti in France, Up from 43.6%

Solar cell efficiency record set at 46 percent, 50 percent efficiency potential, Four junction cell, Soitec and CEA-Leti in France, Up from 43.6%     From REneweconomy December 2, 2014. “New world record for solar cell efficiency set at 46%” “A new world record for the conversion of sunlight into electricity has been established in […]