efficiency

Research team sets new effectiveness record for solar cell technology
A group of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has set a new record in the power conversion effectiveness of solar cells made using perovskite and also organic materials. This technological innovation paves the way for flexible, light-weight, low cost as well as ultra-thin photovoltaic cells which are excellent for powering lorries, watercrafts, blinds and also various other applications.
Jan 24, 2022 // Technology, Asia, solar cell, perovskite, Singapore, efficiency, NUS, National University of Singapore, Hou Yi, Asst Prof Hou
Quantum dots boost perovskite solar cell effectiveness and scalability
Perovskites are hybrid substances made from steel halides and organic components. They show excellent potential in a series of applications, e.g. LED lights, lasers, as well as photodetectors, yet their major payment remains in solar cells, where they are poised to surpass the market from their silicon equivalents.
Jan 21, 2022 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency, EPFL, Michael Grätzel, Korea Institute of Energy Research, Dong Suk Kim
Seraphim releases high-efficiency S5 module series with a conversion performance of 21.57%.
Solar module supplier Seraphim has released its new S5 series of high-efficiency PV modules with a maximum power result of approximately 670W as well as a performance of 21.57%.
Jan 17, 2022 // Manufacturing News, China, pv modules, Asia, solar cell, PERC, seraphim, efficiency, PV Evolution Labs
Photon recycling: The secret to high-efficiency perovskite solar cells
Scientists from TU Dresden, in cooperation with researchers at Seoul National University (SNU) and Korea University (KU), demonstrated the role of the re-use of photons (called 'photon recycling') and also light scattering effects in perovskite solar cells, supplying a pathway towards high-efficiency solar energy conversion. The study has been published in Science Developments.
Jan 17, 2022 // Technology, Germany, solar cells, Europe, perovskite, efficiency, Seoul National University, Korea University, Dresden University of Technology, SNU, KU, Karl Leo
New materials for extremely high-efficiency perovskite solar cells
A team of chemists from Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuania synthesized materials that were utilized for building a record-breaking perovskite solar module, with an efficiency of 21.4 percent. This was attained with the passivation of the active solar cell layer, which boosts the efficiency of the cell as well as substantially boosts its stability.
Jan 12, 2022 // Technology, Manufacturing News, solar cells, Europe, perovskite, Switzerland, Lithuania, efficiency, EPFL, Kaunas University of Technology, KTU, Kasparas Rakštys, Lausanne Federal Institute of Technology
Rapid prep work of CdSe thin-film solar cells
The silicon-based tandem solar cell is considered one of the most promising strategy to damage the theoretical performance restriction of single-junction Si solar cells.
Jan 11, 2022 // Technology, Manufacturing News, solar cells, efficiency, thin-film solar cells, Tang Jiang
Chemical reactions enhance efficiency of key energy storage approach
Study by the Oregon State University College of Engineering has actually discovered a means to enhance the efficiency of a type of grid-scale storage critical for a worldwide transition toward renewable resource.
Jan 6, 2022 // Technology, Storage, USA, Oregon State University, North America, efficiency, AuYeung
Toshiba's transparent Cu2O tandem solar leading cell accomplishes 8.4% efficiency
Toshiba Corporation today introduced that it has successfully raised the power conversion effectiveness (PCE) of its transparent Cu2O solar cell to 8.4 percent, the world's highest degree for a reported Cu2O solar cell.
Dec 22, 2021 // Technology, Japan, NEDO, Asia, solar cell, efficiency, Toshiba Corporation, New Energy and Industry Technology Development Organization
Perovskite solar cell with ultra-long stability
Perovskites are the excellent hope for additional increasing the performance of solar modules in the future. Until now, their short life span has actually been thought about the greatest obstacle to their useful use, but this might soon change. In the existing problem of the journal Nature Energy, scientists from the Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nuremberg of the Forschungszentrum Jülich have offered a variant that stands out for its special stability In examinations at elevated temperature level and also lighting over 1450 hrs of operation, the perovskite-based cell retained 99 percent of its first effectiveness.
Dec 20, 2021 // Technology, Germany, Europe, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency, Christoph Brabec, Forschungszentrum Jülich, Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nuremberg, Yicheng Zhao
Prospects for a lot more efficient solar energy conversion
Energy is an essential commodity of our existence, thus, having a sustainable, sustainable as well as inexpensive energy resource is vital. Of all the renewable resource resources, the sunlight is the most promising because of the large amount of energy it emits to the earth surface. To gain from this substantial energy from the sun, a detailed research right into photovoltaics is required. In this short article, we present our searchings for from the surface study of a perovskite material, methyl ammonium triiodide (MAPbI3).
Dec 9, 2021 // Technology, perovskite, efficiency, Aalto University, Azimatu Seidu
Unique method to produce lead halide perovskite solar cells with record efficiency
In a joint effort between Pavia University (Italy) as well as the Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden at Technische Universität Dresden (Germany), scientists created a novel method to make lead halide perovskite solar cells with record performance. Results have been published in Science Advances.
Dec 6, 2021 // Technology, Germany, Italy, solar cells, Europe, perovskite, Yana Vaynzof, efficiency, Giulia Grancini, Pavia University, Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden, Technische Universität Dresden
Perovskite solar cells soar to brand-new heights
Metal halide perovskites have actually been under intense investigation over the last decade, due to the amazing surge in their performance in optoelectronic tools such as solar cells or light-emitting diodes.
Dec 3, 2021 // Technology, Germany, Europe, Yana Vaynzof, efficiency, perovskite solar cells, Giulia Grancini
Reliable organic solar cells processed from green solvents
A small guest molecule in the ideal location makes it possible to generate energy-efficient organic solar cells utilizing eco-friendly solvents.
Dec 1, 2021 // Technology, Sweden, Europe, efficiency, Linkoping University, Feng Gao, organic solar cells
Scientists discover method to improve perovskite performance and stability
Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and affiliated organizations throughout the country have actually strengthened the performance of perovskite solar cells by as high as 16%.
Nov 30, 2021 // Technology, NREL, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency, Kai Zhu
Color-tunable transparent silicon solar cell with 7.38% performance
Developed for BIPV applications by scientists in Korea, the solar cell is based on a 100μm-thick n-type silicon wafer as well as has a bending radius of 3-6mm.
Nov 29, 2021 // Technology, South Korea, Asia, efficiency, UNIST, silicon solar cell, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology