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PHP is exploring new ways to use chalcopyrite through vending machines to help make renewable energy more accessible and support a decarbonized future Next-generation solar panels using chalcopyrite solar cells installed on a vending machine (front). Image Source: PXP Co., Ltd. PXP Co., Ltd. ("PXP") and Suntory Holdings Limited ("Suntory") began a demonstration experiment of the world's first vending machine powered by chalcopyrite solar cells.* Starting in July 2025, a Suntory vending machine was installed at Asamizo Park [read more]
