perovskite

Exciting new research reveals perovskite photovoltaic cells with improved optoelectronic properties and reduced optical losses. Nanoimprinting method employed to create efficient, cost-effective anti-reflective layer compatible with tandem configurations. Possibility of producing entire devices on a large scale in a single process!

Unlock potential of tandem photovoltaic cell: Researchers design & simulate all-inorganic lead-free CIGS & perovskite cells for 38.39% efficiency.

Discover how a new nanoscale coating of aluminum oxide on metal halide perovskite significantly improves energy output of perovskite solar cells, bringing us closer to global net zero targets. Researchers from University of Surrey, University of Warwick and UNSW explain.

Discover how Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE achieved a record open circuit voltage of >2.8 V in their perovskite-based triple-junction solar cell. Understand how optimizations in interlayers and gas quenching methods enabled this success and how this could lead to more efficient solar energy generation in the future.

This article explores a combination of factors that yields the best predictive correlation with outdoor aging tests. Learn how this information can be used to assess device stability in the laboratory.

Research from NREL shows combining stress tests accurately predicts performance of perovskite solar cells. Findings demonstrate tests including thermal cycling & stressors can predict 6 month outdoor performance. High temp & illumination most critical for accelerating performance degradation. Research a step towards commercialization of perovskite technology.

Researchers from Tohoku University and University of Tsukuba in Japan have made a breakthrough in developing a non-volatile phase change memory using a nickelate material. Discover the potential advantages of this material with improved performance, sustainability and lower costs.

Researchers from Princeton University and KAUST have linked silicon and perovskite solar cells to boost efficiency and stability. Partial shading had no effect on the tandem solar module, making it an effective renewable energy resource.

This research from Duke, Purdue, Yale, Lawrence Berkeley, CAS, Westlake and Huazhong Universities introduces a new technique to control the thickness of perovskite single crystals, which allows for tuning of electron and hole energy levels. The study's experimental and theoretical teams worked together to synthesize and characterize the materials and simulate their structure and properties. Led by Letian Dou and Volker Blum.

First Graphene, Halocell Energy, and QUT have secured an AUD$2 million grant to develop perovskite solar cells, leveraging graphene-based materials to create cost-effective solutions. Validation of these materials will aid in the large-scale commercial production.

Toshiba achieves 16.6% efficiency for its polymer film-based perovskite solar module, setting a new record. The one-step coating process enables a faster production process and a lightweight panel ideal for difficult installation locations. By 2025, Toshiba plans to make this technology available for mass production.

New research from the Netherlands has led to the creation of a monolithic perovskite-PERC tandem solar cell with a tunnel recombination junction, achieving an efficiency of 23.7%. This technology is expected to be beneficial for scaling up to larger sizes.

Sekisui Chemical is investing $68 million to mass produce perovskite solar cells (PSCs) with 10-year durability and 15% efficiency. Japanese gov't is supporting this cutting edge tech to install in public facilities.

Harvard researchers have developed a novel liquid-based encapsulation platform offering water protection without sacrificing the properties of contained materials. Features include flexibility, optical transparency, and self-healing - perfect for devices like solar cells and bioelectronics.

Penn State scientists have found a cost-effective way to harness nature's wisdom to make more efficient, stable solar cells using perovskite material and synthesized biomolecules. Create larger devices without sacrificing efficiency or sunlight-to-electricity conversion.