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Researchers in Thailand have developed a triple-cation perovskite solar cell for low-light applications with improved efficiency of up to 32%. VTA leads to dense, hard morphology and suppressed trap states, and could be adapted for various optoelectronic applications. Learn more in this article.

Discover the breakthrough findings of two new studies about highly efficient tandem solar cells using perovskite-silicon: a phosphonic acid additive to improve crystallization and an ionic liquid to enhance charge extraction, reaching up to 31.2% and 32.5% power conversion efficiencies.

Shenzhen S.C. is investing up to 961 million RMB (USD$134 million) in the manufacture of equipment for perovskite and perovskite tandem solar cells. This strategic investment is set to take advantage of the potential of the technology and enhance the company's position in the PV market. The project will focus on setting up production facilities in Jiangsu province, China, with an annual capacity of 160 PVD, 119 RPC, and 60 VEC equipment.

IIT Bombay team demonstrates a higher efficiency and greater stability in their solar cell tandem device, potentially leading to low lifetime costs for solar cells.

The University of Oxford and the University of the Basque Country have made a breakthrough in the development of perovskite solar cells. Through the use of an additive, the cells have 25.7% efficiency, improved air stability, and longer longevity. Read on to discover more.

Researchers from Florida State University and the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering study next-gen material for solar cells in real-world conditions. Findings suggest potential implementation of perovskite-based upconversion devices in commercial solar cells, advancing more efficient solar cell technologies.

NUS scientists have achieved a world record of 24.35% power conversion efficiency in perovskite solar cells, paving the way for a more efficient, cheaper and durable energy source. This groundbreaking research has potential to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and secure the world's energy future.

KAUST researchers conduct tests to determine accuracy of temperature coefficient metric for perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells. Results show external quantum efficiency, bandgap, local solar spectrum, and operating temperature range all influence assessment. Research team unable to predict changes in tandem cells under outdoor conditions. Findings could help community better understand outdoor data and improve tandem cell efficiency.

Discover how an international team successfully designed a highly-efficient perovskite solar cell with an ETL made of indium sulfide (In2S3). Read the article to find out more.

Researchers have developed an all-perovskite tandem solar cell with a power conversion efficiency of 28.5%, open-circuit voltage of 2.112 V, and stabilized efficiency of 28.0%. Teams from Nanjing University, University of Science and Technology of China and Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) were involved.

Scientists from CNR-IMM, CNR-IPCB, CNR-NANOTEC, Università Degli Studi di Messina and also the University of Basel have revealed that lead leak can be prevented by using a transparent titanium dioxide (TiO2) sponge in a semitransparent solar cell. The gadget has demonstrated similar effectiveness to semi-transparent perovskite tools as well as has an average visible transmittance (AVT) of 31.4%.

Scientists from Nanjing Tech University, Wuhan University of Technology and also National University of Singapore set out to attend to 2 significant issues that should be fixed in order to promote perovskite solar cells (PSCs): condition condensation of perovskite as well as out of balance interface cost extraction, which limit more enhancements in device effectiveness.

It was reported that on May 24, at the 16th (2023) International Solar Photovoltaic and Smart Energy (Shanghai) Event (SNEC), LONGi Green Energy Technology introduced its "STAR Innovative Ecological Cooperation Platform" and also its newly accomplished performance of 31.8% for perovskite/crystalline silicon tandem solar cells based upon industrial CZ silicon wafers.

Less than 2 months after achieving a new world record for tandem solar cell effectiveness of 33.2%, KAUST scientists have actually introduced an enhancement to this number by getting to a power conversion effectiveness of 33.7% for a perovskite-silicon solar cell.

Italian solar company, FuturaSun, has actually acquired Solertix, a start-up specialized in perovskite solar cell research and also upscaling for commercial applications.