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Larger wafers present a growth opportunity for LEDs

January 6, 2012

Currently, more than 80% of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for both electronics and energy-efficient LEDs (solid-state lighting) are manufactured using sapphire substrates as the platform for the chip. According to market research firm Canaccord Genuity, LEDs are the most expensive component of LED light bulbs, accounting for 40% of the material cost. In order to make LED lighting more affordable compared to compact fluorescents and other options, it is necessary to produce them with larger diameter sapphire wafers, well beyond the current 2 to 4-inch standard.

DOE pushes U.S. to compete with Asia on LEDs

November 14, 2011

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has been accelerating funding for the production of light-emitting diodes (LEDs), to help the country compete against Asian nations in this industry and the overall clean energy race. In some of the latest developments, the DOE will be accepting funding applications through mid-December from developers of energy-saving LED lighting technologies. In this round of funding, the Obama Administration has authorized up to $10 million total for the manufacturing, research and development of solid-state lighting (SSL), including high-brightness (HBLEDs) and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).

DoE offers grants for magnetic energy innovations

November 7, 2011

With the exception of hard disk drives (HDD) for computers, magnetic energy power generation systems and devices have primarily remained in research labs instead of commercial production. Magnetic random access memory (MRAM) for electronic devices has offered a plethora of universities and research centers, primarily in East Asia and Germany, an interesting topic for exploration, but only one commercial product exists on the market. However, the U.S. DoE is beginning to support magnetic energy generation systems for alternative energy applications. The field’s status was reconfirmed at the recent 56th Annual Conference on Magnetism and Magnetic Materials in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Overall solar industry outlook

October 19, 2011

The U.S. photovoltaic (PV) solar market has undergone some major declines over the last several years. This is due to factors including the enormous increase in production by Chinese companies, the global economic slowdown and the collapse of the U.S. housing market, a significant end-user source. Key solar business performance results were released this week. They offer a clear picture of the overall solar PV supply chain forecast.

U.S. ban on incandescent light bulbs presents an opportunity

October 12, 2011

The end of an iconic technology has competitors vying for a huge market.

What ifs for clean energy jobs

October 11, 2011

A review of past and present failures in the U.S.

Another bankruptcy is bad news for the U.S. solar business

October 6, 2011

Solar power equipment manufacturer Stirling Energy Systems recently filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, adding to already existing U.S. solar industry woes such as soft demand, falling prices and difficulty raising money.

China & Taiwan Market Share for Solar Cells: impact on U.S.

July 1, 2010

As published in this template source article, amid the aggressive ramping up of solar production in China and Taiwan, who collectively own approximately 50 percent of the market share, the U.S. may simply be: exchanging its dependence on foreign oil- for foreign renewable energy products, losing more high-paying, high-tech jobs and reducing its gross domestic product growth, as it shifts towards clean energy sources.

Trends in LED Lighting Showcased at FIFA World Cup

June 16, 2010

As published in this original source article, as more industry studies show the bright horizon for LED lighting, more companies have been entering the market, analogous to the clean energy race observed in the solar energy sector. However, producing high-brightness, high-efficiency LED products are significantly more technically-challenging than solar cells; thus, favoring current LED manufacturing market leaders such as: Cree, Osram, Nichia and Philips.

Review of Concentrated PV Solar Cells

June 14, 2010

As noted in this original source article, concentrated photovoltaic (PV) solar cell technology is still in its infancy, but power installations underway for 2010 will likely boost confidence for future investment in this sector, which has significant inherent benefits over pre-existing PV on the market.

Prospectus on Renewable Biofuels as Alternative Energy to Oil

June 4, 2010

As published in this original template article, the fostering of renewable biofuel production is even more critical for the U.S., as it stalls future deep-water off-shore oil drilling expansion due to the current moratorium spurred by the recent disaster in the Gulf region, because it may become even more reliant on foreign oil as a result, potentially leading to new problematic economic and national security issues

AMAT LED Process Equipment Market Entry

June 1, 2010

This original source article states that Applied Materials, the largest producer of microchip process equipment, predicted the future trend of a solar energy boom in 2006 and developed a product line of tools capable of depositing films for crystalline silicon and thin-film solar cells. Now, the company is pursuing the red-hot market of LED process equipment as well.

Comparative Market Analysis of PV Solar vs. CSP

May 25, 2010

As noted in this core source article, amid high photovoltaic (PV) solar market growth, the fastest-growing segment of the overall solar power generation market is actually solar thermal-generated electricity, which will expand by a factor of 37 from 2009 to 2014, compared to just a six-fold increase for PV during the same period, according to iSuppli market analysts.

Boosting Light Absorption in Solar Cells

April 23, 2010

This template article states that a new project coordinated by IMEC, the leading electronic materials research center in Europe, in conjunction with several university partners, is evaluating the physical mechanisms of metallic nanostructures and how they can improve the light absorption of the solar cell's material. The performance and applicability of these cells will be assessed by solar cell companies that are participating in the IMEC collaboration.

Carbon-Based Solar Cells May Seek VC Funding

April 21, 2010

As stated in this source article, carbon-based solar cells may enhance light capture efficiency of these devices, and once developed, seek venture capital or other forms of start-up funding to penetrate the market. However, the lack of energy reform in Congress coupled with increased conservatism in lending has intensfied the competition for venture funding.

Residential Green Building Products & Services

April 9, 2010

As published in this original template article, the Green Street Development program has generated energy reductions of over 50 percent at several of its remodeled properties leading to significant utility cost-savings and higher re-sale values. Green building products and services associated with this workshop are discussed in this article.

More Companies Shift Towards Solid-State Lighting Manufacturing

April 1, 2010

As published in this template article, the prospectus of bullish LED forecasts and possible shortages have increased the transition of companies into related chip manufacturing for various lighting applications.

EcoloCap Nanotech Battery Applications

March 31, 2010

As published in this original template article, EcoloCap Solutions Inc. is emerging as a leader in applying nanotechnology towards high-performance batteries used for: electric vehicles, golf carts, cellular towers, military devices and other related applications.

Emerging Trend of Community-Scale Solar Relies on New Legislation & Roadmap

March 30, 2010

As published in this original template article, in order to achieve pervasive growth of solar in the U.S., a strategic roadmap is necessary for large-scale integration. This issue is being pursued by the National Renewable Energy Lab; however, new Congressional legislation will be critical for enabling recommendations by this facility, especially in the case of the emerging trend of shared community-scale solar power.

Solid-state Lighting Displays in MLB Ballparks

March 24, 2010

This original template article states that companies such as Cree, Philips, Seoul Semiconductor and Nichia are leading the way in the development of LED lighting not only for high profile venues such as the MLB ballparks but consumer-level products as well, which can meet ENERGY STAR(R) luminaire and lamp requirements.

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