solar cell

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
Reliance to spend US$ 80bn in 100GW project pipeline, PV production as well as green hydrogen 'ecosystem' in India
Reliance Industries has actually authorized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Gujarat for a total investment of INR5.955 lakh crore (US$ 80 billion) over 10-15 years to establish 100GW of renewables and also set up green technology production centers in the state.
Jan 14, 2022 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, India, pv power plants, pv modules, Asia, solar cell, wafer, gujarat, green hydrogen, electrolysers, reliance group, Reliance Industries
Tongwei expects 2021 profit to more than double as supplier benefits from pricing trends
Upstream solar significant Tongwei has actually anticipated for profits to more-than-double in its 2021 financial year on the back of increased product and cell prices experienced last year.
Jan 10, 2022 // Manufacturing News, Tongwei, China, polysilicon, Asia, solar cell
Perovskite solar cell with 24.33% effectiveness by means of ionic liquid topping layer
Developed by scientists in China, the cell attained an open-circuit voltage of 1.192 V, and also a fill element of 80.67%. Its perovskite topping layer was treated with a special ionic liquid that had a favorable impact on both the tool's performance as well as stability.
Jan 10, 2022 // Technology, China, Asia, solar cell, perovskite
JinkoSolar bags 1.85 GW TOPCon module handle China National Petroleum Corporation
JinkoSolar has actually won a tender issued by the China Petroleum Engineering and Construction Corporation (CPECC), an affiliate business of the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), for up to 1.85 GW of high performance TOPCon modules.
Jan 7, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, China, tender, pv modules, JinkoSolar, Asia, solar cell, topcon, n-type, cnpc
Scientists locate ways to help perovskite solar cell "self-healing".
A team led by Prof. HU Linhua at the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has actually recently created a type of self-healing perovskite solar cell by practical mix of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP). Related outcomes were released in Journal of Energy Chemistry.
Jan 5, 2022 // Technology, China, Asia, solar cell, perovskite, CAS, Hu Linhua, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
Researchers establish self-healing perovskite solar cell
A team led by Prof. Hu Linhua at the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has lately established a type of self-healing perovskite solar cell by functional combination of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP). Related outcomes were released in the Journal of Energy Chemistry.
Dec 29, 2021 // Technology, China, Asia, solar cell, perovskite, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hu Linhua
Iran opens up 150-MW solar PV factory
Iran's Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization, likewise called SATBA, recently opened up a 150-MW solar cell and module manufacturing facility near the city of Khomein, Khomeyn County in Markazi Province.
Dec 27, 2021 // Manufacturing News, Asia, solar cell, PV module, Iran
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
The Wikipedia of perovskite solar cell research study
A global group of experts has collected data on metal halide perovskite solar cells from greater than 15,000 publications as well as developed a data source with visualization alternatives as well as analysis tools. The database is open source and provides an introduction of the rapidly growing understanding along with the open questions in this exciting class of products. The research study was launched by HZB scientist Dr. Eva Unger as well as carried out and also coordinated by her postdoc Jesper Jacobsson.
Dec 20, 2021 // Technology, Germany, Europe, solar cell, perovskite, HZB, Wikipedia, Eva Unger, Jesper Jacobsson
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
Helmholtz Center achieves 29.80% performance for perovskite/silicon tandem solar cell
The result was certified by Germany's Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems' (ISE) CalLab as well as included in the charts of the united state Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
Nov 22, 2021 // Technology, Germany, Europe, solar cell, perovskite, silicon, efficiency, HZB, Helmholtz Center Berlin, Alexandros Cruz Bournazou