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UNIST Enhances Quantum Dot Solar Cell Efficiency to 11.53%
Ulsan National Institute of Science as well as Technology (UNIST) has actually raised the performance of a quantum dot solar battery, which transforms sunshine right into electrical power making use of quantum dots, to 11.53 percent by integrating quantum dots as well as natural polymers.
Apr 24, 2020 // Technology, Asia, Korea, solar cell, efficiency, UNIST, Jang Seong-yeon
Advancement of brand-new photovoltaic commercialization modern technology
A modern technology to more increase the commercialization of Colloidal Quantum Dot( CQD) Photovoltaic( PV) gadgets, which are anticipated to be next-generation photovoltaic tools, has actually been established.
Apr 16, 2020 // Technology, Asia, Korea, DGIST, CQD, PV devices, Edward H. Sargent, Jongmin Choi
Pressing quantum dots onward
Researchers in Korea have actually examined efficiency destruction in quantum dot solar cells-- a vital factor to consider for a modern technology that has actually seen quick effectiveness rises in current months. The team located surface area oxidation of quantum dot product stands for a considerable hazard to longer-term efficiency and also the scientists recommend that an extra layer in the cell might address the trouble.
Apr 14, 2020 // Technology, solar cells, Asia, Korea, DGIST, efficiency, QDSCs
2D ingredients make perovskite solar cells much more long lasting in the Sun
The Sun is a terrific resource of power, yet obviously those rays can be harmful too. Designers in Korea have actually currently created a brand-new means to make perovskite solar cells to shield them from the components without lowering their performance.
Mar 30, 2020 // Technology, solar cells, Asia, Korea, perovskite, efficiency, kaist, Byungha Shin
Urban use ultralight flexible CIGS slim movie solar cells
The Korea Institute of Energy Research's photovoltaic Reseach Department has actually done well in establishing a flexible and also light-weight, high-efficiency CIGS thin-film solar cells on polymer substratum and also illuminating the devices of external antacid consolidation in CIGS solar cells utilizing sophisticated nanoscale evaluations.
Feb 28, 2020 // Technology, solar cells, Asia, Korea, flexible, CIGS, Jaeho Yoon
Perovskite solar cells constructed from pepper mint oil and also walnut scent artificial additive, stopping lead leak
POSTECH study group included Prof. Taiho Park as well as Junwoo Lee, a pupil in joint MS-PhD program created Alkoxy-PTEG, opening transportation polymers that could be liquified in pepper mint oil, by using ethylene glycol side chains when they generated high effectiveness perovskite solar cells. Additionally, they verified that this polymer caught dripping lead in the aged perovskite solar cells.
Feb 27, 2020 // Technology, solar cells, Asia, Korea, perovskite, POSTECH, Taiho Park, Junwoo Lee
OCI closing Korean solar quality polysilicon plants on US$ 636m problems cost
Significant Korean polysilicon manufacturer, OCI Chemical is to shut 2 solar quality polysilicon plants in Korea as manufacturing expense are nearly dual the present record low ASPs.
Feb 12, 2020 // Manufacturing News, China, polysilicon, c-si manufacturing, wacker chemie, Asia, Korea, oci chemical, hanwha chemical, tongwei group
Searching concealed electrical power in crystalline solar batteries with brand-new encapsulation strategy
Korean scientists assert it is feasible to draw out greater than 10% of 'surprise electrical power' in crystalline solar batteries making use of a brand-new encapsulation procedure based upon poly‐dimethylsiloxane finishes as well as a three-dimensional module framework. Contrasted to EVA movies, the brand-new finishing is stated to prevent removing short-wavelength light
Feb 7, 2020 // Technology, Manufacturing News, solar cells, Asia, Korea, poly‐dimethylsiloxane
Korean flow battery company signs JV agreement for 200MWh US factory
Former Governor of New York George Pataki has welcomed the possible siting and construction of a vanadium redox flow battery (VRB) factory in the state.
Jan 29, 2020 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, Storage, USA, Asia, Korea, North America, George Pataki, KORID, Jared Lazerson
A electrode Arrangement for PV panels that are shingled
Researchers in Korea have suggested a layout for bonding and dividing that's believed to provide increased efficiency. The number of palms optimized to five cells for branch has been 171 and 128. Five provide power conversion efficiency of 17.346percentage and three 16.855%.
Jan 23, 2020 // Technology, PV panels, Asia, Korea
New batteries to allow EVs drive longer
Korean scientists are studying a lithium-air battery to improve the discharge capacity and durability of the device, which would allow e-vehicles to cover long distances without recharging.
Jan 13, 2020 // Technology, Storage, Asia, Korea, e-vehicles, lithium-air battery
Nano One Patents new Durable Cobalt-Free Battery Material
Nano One has been issued a Taiwanese patent relating to lithium nickel manganese oxide (LNMO) cathode material, that eliminates cobalt from the battery
Jan 6, 2020 // Technology, Storage, Japan, Canada, China, Asia, Korea, North America, Taiwan, EV, us, Battery Patent, Lithium ion, Nano One, Stephen Campbell
Freestanding microwire-array allows flexible solar window
TSCs are emerging devices which combine the advantages of visible transparency and light-to-electricity conversion. Among the valuable potential applications of these devices is their integration into vehicles, buildings, or mobile electronics. Therefore, color-perception and flexibility are important in addition to the efficiency.
Dec 16, 2019 // BIPV, solar cells, Asia, Korea, flexible, TSCs
Next-generation light-weight, flexible and long-lasting batts
A group of Korean researchers, headed by Prof Soojin Park, has created foldable batts with thin 3D organic electrodes.
Dec 13, 2019 // Technology, Storage, Asia, Korea, flexible, Soojin Park
GS and ReNew to install 300 MW of solar capacity in India
ReNew Power gets a 51-percent stake of the project, while the Korean contractor will hold the remaining 49 percent. The project has been won during the tranche-IV tender held by SECI in 2019.
Dec 12, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, India, Asia, Korea, ReNew Power, GS Engineering & Construction