Dracula Technologies (Valence, France), a renowned leader in energy harvesting from indoor light, introduces its latest breakthrough: the next generation of LAYER OPV modules. With an impressive 25% improvement in performance compared to its predecessor, this cutting-edge innovation is set to redefine the landscape of ultra-low-power devices, such as indoor IoT devices and wearables. The upgraded modules offer two significant advantages to customers: they can either generate 25% more power while occupying the same amount of space (750µW under 1000 lux, up from 570µW), or achieve the same power output, voltage, and current while utilising 25% less surface area. This major milestone marks the first step in Dracula Technologies' commitment to utilising more eco-friendly materials in their products.
First Solar, Inc. (Tempe, Arizona) announced a limited production run of the world’s first bifacial solar panel utilising an advanced thin film semiconductor. A fully functional pre-commercial Series 6 Plus Bifacial photovoltaic (PV) module made its industry debut at Intersolar Europe in Munich, Germany from 14 to 17 June 2023.
Heliatek (Dresden, Germany) has announced that it is joining the European Solar PV Industry Alliance (ESIA). The company’s revolutionary solar films are ultra-light, easy to install and have a Carbon Payback Time below 100 days. Invented and manufactured in Europe, they are striving for an independent and green future – in Europe and worldwide.
