Aurora Solar Technologies offers first inline bi-facial solar cell measurement system
16 January, 2017
Aurora Solar Technologies (AST) has introduced an enhanced version of its ‘Decima’ inline measurement system for quality control of bi-facial solar cells during production. ‘Decima Gemini’ consists of a specialized pair of Decima CD measurement heads that enables the sheet resistance of the wafers' back-surface field and emitter to be measured accurately and simultaneously.
Hazelwood owner ENGIE seeks large scale power stations in Australia
16 January, 2017
French energy giant ENGIE, the owner of the soon-to-be-closed 1,500MW Hazelwood brown coal generator in Victoria, has called for proposals for large scale solar projects in Australia.
Australian Solar Feed In Tariffs – State Of Play
12 January, 2017
There were several changes to solar feed in tariff arrangements in some Australian states when the calendar flipped over to January 1. Here’s a summary.
International Space Station Gets A Battery Upgrade
12 January, 2017
NASA astronauts have installed adapter plates and electrical connections necessary for three of six new lithium-ion batteries to be installed on the International Space Station.