
Sharp Corporation has successfully developed the new LR0GC02 Solar Module for mobile devices that measures at only 0.8 mm thick. These solar cells are based on polycrystalline silicon and provide a maximum power of 300 mW. The Sharp LR0GC02 is now available for the global market, which means that we will see more solar-powered cell phones in the near future. [Sharp]

Konarka has successfully developed a range of organic thin-film solar cell modules which are flexible enough to be attached to a bag and used as a power source of an electronic paper. These solar panel modules are exhibited at the 2nd International Photovoltaic Power Generation Expo (PV EXPO 2009). The energy conversion efficiency of these super thin solar cells stand at 4% currently within a building. Translucent solar cells are also available from Konarka, and having these on our ceilings and windows will definitely revolutionize the power industry. [TechOn]