Sharp has developed and will introduce into the global market the new LR0GC02 Solar Module for Mobile Devices that features a thickness of 0.8 mm, the industry’s thinnest level. This newly developed..
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ArticlesSanyo announced today that it has broken its own record for the world’s highest energy conversion efficiency in practical size (100 cm2 or more) crystalline silicon-type solar cells, achieving a efficiency of..
South Korea has developed a highly efficient organic light emitting diode (OLED) light source that can replace widely used incandescent bulbs. The new light source can attain 70 lumens per watt, which..
The European Court of Justice in Luxembourg has installed Kyocera solar modules on its new building. As one of the leading manufacturers of photovoltaic systems for more than three decades, Kyocera produces..
Kyocera is supplying solar modules for the new Toyota Prius solar ventilation system, an optional feature for the hybrid car model. The system ventilates the air inside of the car by using..
Sanyo announced the upcoming construction of a new facility within its Kasai Plant, for the manufacture of hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. This plant is already a base for the..
Honda’s Insight, billed as the cheapest gas-electric hybrid on the market, ranked as the top-selling vehicle in Japan for April — the first time a hybrid has clinched that spot. Honda sold..
Toyota announced that the Japanese-market version of its third-generation ”Prius” gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle has achieved the best fuel efficiency in the world1 for a mass-produced vehicle, as measured using the 10-15 test..
Sharp has developed a new line-up of ten LED-based outdoor lighting products and will introduce them in succession into the Japanese market over the coming months. In addition to four solar-powered LED..
Panasonic plans to open an eco-themed showroom called Eco Ideas House on the premises of Panasonic Center Tokyo. The new facility combines Panasonic’s advanced technologies for saving, creating, and storing energy, and..