ASTI CIGS thin-film cell efficiency hits 15.2%
Ascent Solar Technologies (ASTI) reports its CIGS thin-film solar cells have hit a record 15.2% efficiency, eclipsing the 2012 standard of 10.8%. This leap is…
Midsummer receives $36m for a new 200-MW CIGS cell megafactory
Midsummer received a $36 million grant from the EU Innovation Fund for a new 200-MW CIGS thin-film solar cell mega-factory in Sweden. This move boosts…
Researchers find a more effective method to recycle thin-film cells
Researchers from the Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden recently developed a new method called leaching to recover precious metals from thin-film solar cells efficiently.
Solar PV & Energy Storage World Expo 2026 (PV Guangzhou)Sep 16 - Sep 18, 2026Area B, China Import & Export Fair Complex
PV Guangzhou is one of the world’s most influential trade events dedicated to solar photovoltaics and energy storage. Held at the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou, China, the exhibition spans…
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Midsummer signs a new LOI to supply 300-MW CIGS thin-film panels
CIGS thin-film cell technology solutions provider, Midsummer, announced the signing of a letter of intent (LOI) with an undisclosed leading producer and supplier of waterproofing…
Midsummer to deliver more than 100 MW of thin-film panels
Sweden-based, global CIGS thin-film cell solutions leader, Midsummer, announced it has signed letters of intent (LOI) with six Swedish and int'l companies for the pre-sale…
Midsummer Italia orders two upgraded DUOs for support to annual 50 MW thin-film production
Midsummer Italia, the wholly-owned subsidiary of the thin-film solar cell manufacturer Midsummer, has ordered two units of its parent company's upgraded research and development (R&D)…
Midsummer signs multi-million euro CIGS thin-film panel deal with PugliAsfalti
Midsummer has signed a five-year multi-million euro deal with an Italian roofing company, PugliAsfalti. According to the agreement, PugliAsfalti will purchase up to 6.5 MW…
What Are CIGS Thin-Film Solar Panels? When to Use Them?
CIGS thin-film solar panel is a promising panel technology. What're its benefits as to other thin-film techs? What're its best applications?
