Category Archives: Green House Gases

High Efficiency Photovoltaic Arrays

Posted on September 9, 2010 by solar

High-efficiency solar cells are a particular class of solar cell that can produce more electricity for every incident solar power unit (watt/watt). Much of the industry is determined on the most cost efficient technologies in terms of cost per unit … Continue reading →

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Cadmium – Greenhouse Gases

Posted on September 3, 2010 by solar

One issue that have always raised the concerns is the use of cadmium in cadmium telluride solar cells in manufacture of certain types of photovoltaic products. Cadmium in its metallic form is a toxic substance that has the affinity to … Continue reading →

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Greenhouse Gases

Posted on August 27, 2010 by solar

Greenhouse gas emissions are now approximately in the range of 25-32 g/kWh and this could decrease to approx 15 g/kWh in the future. For comparison, a combined cycle gas-fired power plant emits some 400-599 g/kWh, a coal-fired power plant 915-994 g/kWh, an oil-fired power … Continue reading →

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