Author: Boˆreal

Short reads about North Europe's green transition

Thin-Film Solar made with CdTe or CIGS is Durable, Flexible and Versatile

by Boˆreal

While silicon has dominated solar power for years, thin-film photovoltaic technologies offer a compelling alternative. Two of the better-known thin films are Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) and Copper Indium Gallium Selenide (CIGS). What thin-film is In place of thick silicon wafers, CdTe and CIGS use layers of semiconductor material just a few micrometres thick, deposited onto … Continue reading Thin-Film Solar made with CdTe or CIGS is Durable, Flexible and Versatile

Comparing solar technologies

by Boˆreal

Summary Table: Technologies at a Glance Feature TOPCon (Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact) PERC (Passivated Emitter & Rear Cell) HJT (Heterojunction Technology) Perovskite-silicon tandem CdTe / CIGS (thin-film technologies) Concept – Ultra-thin silicon oxide “tunnel” layer added to crystalline solar cell – Rear passivation layer added to standard crystalline silicon cell – Crystalline + amorphous silicon … Continue reading Comparing solar technologies

Why Smart CSR + Learning Culture Is the Key to Corporate Sustainability — And What It Means for Canada & Northern Europe

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Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is often dismissed as a marketing exercise or compliance checkbox. But a new empirical study shows that when companies combine CSR with internal learning, they can significantly boost their sustainability performance — not just on paper, but in real-world economic, environmental, and social outcomes. This doesn’t just matter for firms in … Continue reading Why Smart CSR + Learning Culture Is the Key to Corporate Sustainability — And What It Means for Canada & Northern Europe