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Sekisui Chemical Charges Ahead With Bendable Perovskite Solar Cells

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.

Aug 21, 2023 // Manufacturing News, China, Asia, solar cell, perovskite, Sekisui Chemical

Bio-Inspired Solar Devices: Stability & Efficiency Boosted

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.

Aug 17, 2023 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency, Penn State

Indoor Solar Perovskites Power Future

Harness the power of the sun with innovative perovskite solar cells that offer clean, renewable energy for indoor applications.

Aug 16, 2023 // Technology, Italy, Europe, Asia, solar cell, perovskite, Iran, efficiency, Centre for Hybrid and Organic Solar Energy, CHOSE, Department of Electronic Engineering at Tor Vergata University of Rome, Department of Textile Engineering at the University of Guilan, GreatCell Solar Italia, Institute of Crystallography, IC-CNR, Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies at the University of Salento, Institute of Nanotechnology, CNR NANOTEC

Optimizing Perovskite Solar Cells: Improved Efficiency & Lifetime

Perovskite solar cell technology takes a step forward with improved upper and lower interfaces, resulting in a conversion efficiency of 24.3%, long-term stability and efficiency of up to 22.6% in mini-modules.

Aug 7, 2023 // Technology, Europe, solar cell, perovskite, Belgium, efficiency, University of Hasselt at Energyville

Boost Solar Cell Lifetime with Metal Halide Perovskite

Researchers at imec and the University of Hasselt have developed a metal halide perovskite process to boost the lifetime of solar cells, achieving a conversion efficiency of 24.3% and a short-circuit density of 24.5 mA/cm2. After 1,000 and 1,850 hours, the cells retain 97% and 88% of performance, respectively. This process offers commercialization potential for perovskite solar cell technology.

Aug 4, 2023 // Technology, solar cell, efficiency, University of Hasselt

RoboMapper Revolutionizes Semiconductor Research

Discover how N.C. State and Brookhaven National Labs have developed RoboMapper: a robot technology that automates materials research, leading to improved solar cell efficiency, reduced costs, and energy savings. Validated results show promising performance for converting light into electricity.

Aug 4, 2023 // Technology, solar cell, efficiency, Brookhaven National Labs, RoboMapper

Heliene Expands to Minnesota: 1-GW Solar Plant, 1.5-GW Cell Factory

Heliene, a Canadian solar panel manufacturer, is expanding its operations to Minnesota, investing $145 million to build a 1GW solar panel and 1.5GW solar cell manufacturing plant. Production will begin in 2024/2025, with updates to existing facilities also taking place. Learn more about Heliene's ambitious expansion to the Midwest.

Jul 25, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Canada, solar cell, solar panel, North America, heliene

Meyer Burger to Build 2GW Solar Cell Factory in CO

Meyer Burger Technology AG announced the construction of a 2-GW solar cell production facility in Colorado Springs, creating 350 jobs and offering tax credits and discounted rates. The company is receiving prepayments and a loan, and will adjust sales and marketing to cope with the challenging EU solar market. Initial EBITDA figures show a loss of EUR 42 milllion.

Jul 24, 2023 // Manufacturing News, USA, solar cell, meyer burger, North America

Sound Waves Make Solar Cells Cheaper

Discover how scientists are using a new process called acoustic spalling to reduce the cost of manufacturing III-V solar cells. This technique promises to create a cleaner, reusable surface, while maintaining cell efficiency. Research reveals that this technology could be commercially viable.

Jul 21, 2023 // Technology, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, solar cell

Midsummer Gets EU Grant to Build 200-MW CIGS Factory

Midsummer AB has been awarded an EU grant of EUR 32 million to build a 200-MW CIGS solar cell factory in Sweden. The CIGS solar cells are lightweight, flexible and able to be installed on lightweight roofs. The project is expected to solidify Midsummer AB's foothold in the European solar market.

Jul 18, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Sweden, Europe, solar cell, Midsummer AB, CIGS Factory

3GW Solar Factory in Netherlands Launched by MCPV

MCPV announces plans to build 3 GW solar cell and module factory in Netherlands, with SolarNL receiving €412 million in grants and loans for the project. Factory will employ heterojunction cell technology for up to 26.5% efficiency, and tandem perovskite-silicon modules for over 30% efficiency. Expected to start operations in 2021, with the capacity expanding to 3 GW by 2026.

Jul 18, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Europe, solar cell, Netherlands, solar module, MCPV

Bifacial Perovskite: Revolutionizing Renewable Energy

Discover how innovative bifacial perovskite solar cells could revolutionize the renewable energy landscape, delivering higher efficiency at reduced costs with potential for 10-20% more power generation than monofacial modules. Research funded by the US DOE.

Jul 18, 2023 // Technology, USA, NREL, solar cell, perovskite, North America

Boost Perovskite Efficiency: Reduce Defects

Researchers propose strategy to reduce defects and improve performance of inverted perovskite solar cells. The team achieved an efficiency of 25.1% and maintained 97.4% and 98.2% of their initial power conversion after 1,800 and 1,000 hours. Adaptable for improved efficiency and stability of other perovskite materials.

Jul 17, 2023 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency

Stabilizing PSCs with Fluorinated Aniliniums

New method developed by EPFL, University of Toronto and University of Kentucky enables perovskite solar cells to be more durable and efficient under high temperatures and humidity. Quasi-steady-state power-conversion efficiency of 24.09% achieved. Could bring us closer to large-scale deployment of this photovoltaic tech.

Jul 14, 2023 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, EPFL, University of Toronto and University of Kentucky

Harnessing Sun's Power: The Record-Breaking Tandem Solar Cell

Experience the world's top tandem solar cells with record efficiency values of up to 33.7%. Expert teams from the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB) and other research institutes are now making these technologies available in principle and potentially low cost.

Jul 11, 2023 // Technology, solar cell, efficiency, HZB, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin

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