https://www.offgridenergyindependence.com/tag/7/photovoltaics IDTechEx provides independent analysis on the development and application of RFID, Printed Electronics, Photovoltaics and Energy Harvesting en Copyright (C) IDTechEx Ltd The green energy market is increasingly drawing attention as sustainability motivations soar in line with regulation and environmental awareness. This article covers some of the companies exhibiting at JEC World 2026 in Paris, where IDTechEx spoke with multiple players within the composite market.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/composites-for-cleaner-energies-with-idtechex-jec-world-2026/34486?rsst2id=7https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/composites-for-cleaner-energies-with-idtechex-jec-world-2026/34486?rsst2id=7Tue, 17 Mar 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) From atomic nuclei and the sun to hydrogen and recycled fuels, energy sources today originate from a vast array of sustainable sources. This article covers some of the largest up and coming energy sources that contribute to clean energy efforts worldwide.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-ever-innovative-market-of-green-energy/34400?rsst2id=7https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-ever-innovative-market-of-green-energy/34400?rsst2id=7Tue, 17 Feb 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Increased efficiency and flexibility are two increasingly desirable qualities of photovoltaics, and the implementation of new materials and form factors could reshape the landscape of solar energy. This article covers developments in thin-film photovoltaic technology and the adoption of new materials like perovskites.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/reshaping-the-photovoltaics-landscape-with-thin-films-and-perovskites/33949?rsst2id=7https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/reshaping-the-photovoltaics-landscape-with-thin-films-and-perovskites/33949?rsst2id=7Thu, 30 Oct 2025 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) The sleekening and thinning down of electronics is a trend that isn't expected to leave any time soon, as miniaturization, seamlessness, and ease of use continue to be driving factors behind the technological developments across a number of industries. This article explores in-mold electronics, photovoltaics, conductive inks, and flexible batteries.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/seamless-versatile-and-flexible-electronics-with-idtechex/33891?rsst2id=7https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/seamless-versatile-and-flexible-electronics-with-idtechex/33891?rsst2id=7Thu, 16 Oct 2025 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) The renewable energy sector is becoming increasingly enriched with the developments of clean, green, and natural power sources, with hydrogen and solar being two of the biggest technology names rising within the industry. This article covers some of their latest applications including solar canopy charging, stationary fuel cells, and hydrogen planes.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-evolving-green-energy-market-with-idtechex/33857?rsst2id=7https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-evolving-green-energy-market-with-idtechex/33857?rsst2id=7Wed, 08 Oct 2025 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Thin film solar cells could be the answer to changing up the photovoltaic market, providing an alternative means of harnessing solar power to the long incumbent heavy and rigid silicon panels. This article covers materials, benefits, and expected growth within the market.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/streamlined-solar-with-thin-film-photovoltaics/33839?rsst2id=7https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/streamlined-solar-with-thin-film-photovoltaics/33839?rsst2id=7Mon, 06 Oct 2025 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Developments in the renewable energy sector are increasingly generating attention, as sustainability and decarbonization goals are becoming exponentially prevalent. This article covers new technologies from green hydrogen to nuclear fusion.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/renewable-energy-trends-in-hydrogen-solar-and-nuclear-power/33715?rsst2id=7https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/renewable-energy-trends-in-hydrogen-solar-and-nuclear-power/33715?rsst2id=7Tue, 02 Sep 2025 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Nuclei and sun-powered vehicles, emission-free data center ecosystems, and hydrogen-fuelled planes are just some of the potential building blocks of a cleaner energy future. This article explores the future possibilities of developing energy technologies.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/a-future-of-sunlight-powered-cars-and-hydrogen-fuelled-planes/33436?rsst2id=7https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/a-future-of-sunlight-powered-cars-and-hydrogen-fuelled-planes/33436?rsst2id=7Tue, 01 Jul 2025 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Photovoltaic technologies are gaining momentum as a result of solar power being one of the fastest-growing renewable energy sources across the world. In 2021, solar installations were seen to overtake wind generation, and in 2023, approximately 450GW of new solar capacity was recorded.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/lightweight-perovskite-changing-up-the-scene-of-photovoltaics/32862?rsst2id=7https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/lightweight-perovskite-changing-up-the-scene-of-photovoltaics/32862?rsst2id=7Fri, 21 Mar 2025 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Silver-flake-based inks currently dominate the conductive inks market, but the outlook for non-silver inks is set to change dramatically over the coming decade, with a CAGR of 24%. Stretchable/thermoformable inks and copper inks will seize the largest market share, driven by applications such as in-mold electronics, wearable electrodes, and RFID & smart packaging.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/growing-opportunities-for-non-silver-conductive-inks/31635?rsst2id=7https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/growing-opportunities-for-non-silver-conductive-inks/31635?rsst2id=7Thu, 29 Aug 2024 ZZZc.obrien@idtechex.com (Dr Conor O'Brien) End-of-life equipment from automotives, electric vehicles, e-waste and decarbonized energy technologies are rapidly emerging secondary raw material sources for valuable critical materials. A new report from IDTechEx forecasts that US$110B of critical materials will be recovered annually from secondary sources by 2045, with a combined weight of over 3.3 million tonnes.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/waste-to-wealth-critical-material-recovery-from-secondary-sources/31544?rsst2id=7https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/waste-to-wealth-critical-material-recovery-from-secondary-sources/31544?rsst2id=7Tue, 13 Aug 2024 ZZZj.howley@idtechex.com (Dr Jack Howley) Wednesday 3 July 2024 - Introduction to the broad family of conductive inks; Status and outlook for the dominant conductive ink type, silver flake-based ink, including an assessment of current demand and a ten-year forecast; Overview of emerging applications; Critical assessment of the outlook for non-silver inks such as stretchable/thermoformable inks and copper inks.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/upcoming-webinar-key-emerging-applications-for-conductive-inks/31264?rsst2id=7https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/upcoming-webinar-key-emerging-applications-for-conductive-inks/31264?rsst2id=7Thu, 20 Jun 2024 ZZZa.garrington@idtechex.com (Annick Garrington) The energy crisis, combined with the ever-pressing need to transition to net zero, is driving innovations within the energy landscape. Technology choices, material choices, and business models are shifting and evolving to meet global energy and consumer demands. IDTechEx offer a market intelligence platform covering technology innovation in the energy sector, aiming to help clients address needs and find opportunities in the complex energy landscape .https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/idtechex-helps-clients-leverage-opportunities-in-the-energy-industry/28858?rsst2id=7https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/idtechex-helps-clients-leverage-opportunities-in-the-energy-industry/28858?rsst2id=7Thu, 16 Mar 2023 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) Thin film photovoltaics (PV) have historically played second fiddle, dwarfed by the multi-billion US dollar silicon PV industry. This may be about to change. Emerging PV applications, such as indoor energy harvesting and building integrated PV, have specific requirements that will enable thin film silicon alternatives to flourish.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/opportunities-for-emerging-thin-film-photovoltaics-in-2023-and-beyond/28271?rsst2id=7https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/opportunities-for-emerging-thin-film-photovoltaics-in-2023-and-beyond/28271?rsst2id=7Tue, 29 Nov 2022 ZZZi.aldhahir@idtechex.com (Dr Isabel Al-Dhahir) Photovoltaics is the fastest-growing energy source. Of the thin film PV technologies, cadmium telluride (CdTe) dominates. It is largely concentrated within the US, where it accounts for 40 % of US utility-scale PV power. In recent years, the commercial efficiency of CdTe panels has been playing a catch-up game with conventional silicon and is currently trailing by ~3 %. Efficiency, however, is not the only deciding factor.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/idtechex-asks-if-thin-film-pv-is-an-answer-to-todays-energy-threats/28035?rsst2id=7https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/idtechex-asks-if-thin-film-pv-is-an-answer-to-todays-energy-threats/28035?rsst2id=7Wed, 26 Oct 2022 ZZZi.aldhahir@idtechex.com (Dr Isabel Al-Dhahir)