New Thin Film Solar Factory Pounds Another Nail In Coal Coffin
To be located in the city of Gaffney in Cherokee County, South Carolina, the new facility will fabricate thin film solar cells from First Solar''s existing fleet of factories into solar...
Solar energy breakthrough could reduce need for solar farms
Scientists at Oxford University Physics Department have developed a revolutionary approach which could generate increasing amounts of solar electricity without the need for silicon
Beaming the Watts Down: NASA × Ascent Solar''s Thin-Film Array
In June 2025, Ascent Solar announced a 12-month Collaborative Agreement with NASA''s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) and Glenn Research Center (GRC) to develop thin-film PV arrays for
Long-standing limitation in thin-film solar cells resolved with
As the world urgently seeks clean energy solutions, solar power stands out for its abundance and scalability compared to other renewable energy sources. In recent years,
Scientists Solve a Long-Standing Solar Cell Problem, Boosting
Researchers have made a key advance in thin-film solar cell technology by rethinking one of its most problematic regions: the interface between the light-absorbing material and the metal
Thin-film solar cell achieves record efficiency
These CIGS cells are flexible and require only a fraction of the material used for silicon solar cells. Combining them with perovskite significantly improves their efficiency.
Ascent Solar advances CIGS modules for space beaming | ASTI
Ascent Solar plans to optimize thin-film CIGS modules to receive distributed power plus sunlight. According to the company, partnerships with Cislunar Industries and others aim to let a
Thin-Film Solar Photovoltaics: Trends and Future Directions
This paper examines the potential of thin-film solar cells as scalable and cost-effective alternatives to crystalline silicon technologies. A detailed comparison of their performance, costs, and market
Tesla''s Solar Expansion Tests First Solar''s Pricing Power And Project
The existing First Solar narrative already highlights policy support, U.S. manufacturing build out, and thin film technology as key supports for demand visibility and pricing power.
Thin Film Photovoltaic Market Trends and Innovation
As the world seeks more adaptable and cost-effective ways to harness solar energy, a specialized segment of the solar market is stepping into the spotlight. The Thin Film Photovoltaic Industry is