solar cell

Tandem Solar cell Shows 29.15% Performance
Researchers at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) have actually accomplished 29.15% effectiveness in a solar cell made from perovskite and also silicon. This worth was licensed by the CalLab of the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems. It stands for a brand-new globe document for a tandem solar aspect, the KTU scientists stated.
Feb 14, 2020 // Technology, Europe, solar cell, perovskite, Lithuania, Kaunas, Vytautas Getautis
New non-fullerene electron acceptor for 17% reliable natural solar cell
Chinese researchers have actually established a cell with a brand-new blade-coating technique as well as BTP-4Cl-12, a sort of acceptor that is a by-product of the Y6 acceptor, which is commonly utilized in natural PV applications. The scientists likewise declare that the cells can preserve great performance degrees, even if its surface area is gently broadened.
Feb 14, 2020 // Technology, Manufacturing News, China, Asia, solar cell
A titanium solar cell with 24% effectiveness
The Australian research team which developed the device said the higher efficiency was achieved through a nanowire design which eliminates the interface inside the titanium dioxide band.
Feb 13, 2020 // Technology, Australia, solar cell, Oceania, titanium, Ziqi Sun
An upside down perovskite cell with 22.3% effectiveness
Saudi scientists have actually created a cell which is stated to display enhanced architectural as well as optoelectronic homes along with boosted provider flexibility as well as diffusion sizes. The accomplishment was attained by decreasing voltage losses utilizing a brand-new passivation strategy.
Feb 12, 2020 // Technology, Saudi Arabia, Asia, solar cell, perovskite, KAUST
Govt Ready To Unload its 100% Risk in CEL; Welcomes EoI by Mar 16
After BPCL and also Air India, federal government is currently readied to privatise its solar items producer Central Electronics Ltd (CEL) and also welcomed bids for offering its 100 percent shareholding with monitoring control.
Feb 11, 2020 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, India, Asia, solar cell, solar module, CEL
Silicon heterojunction solar cell hits 23.5% performance with brand-new hole-selective get in touch with
Scientists from Switzerland's École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne have actually utilized molybdenum oxide as the hole-selective call in an heterojuction silicon cell. The researchers declare the substance can take on conventional get in touches with in spite of a reduced degree of optimization.
Feb 10, 2020 // Technology, Manufacturing News, Europe, solar cell, heterojunction, silicon, Switzerland, EPFL
Scientist create a roadmap for development of brand-new solar cells
Beginning with higher-value specific niche markets and after that increasing might assist perovskite-based photovoltaic panels come to be affordable with silicon.
Feb 7, 2020 // Technology, USA, solar cell, perovskite, MIT, North America, Ian Mathews, Marius Peters
Govt Customizes Stipulation; Cuts Application Costs for Little Solar Module Manufacturers
In a considerable action in the direction of offering more alleviation to tiny solar module makers, the Ministry of New and also Renewable Energy (MNRE) has actually customized its present arrangements connected to application charges.
Feb 7, 2020 // Policy, India, Asia, solar cell, mnre, solar module
United States allocates US$ 125.5 countless government money for solar R&D
The United States Department of Energy (DoE) revealed on Wednesday a US$ 125.5 million bundle for a variety of innovative solar R&D initiatives.
Feb 6, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, USA, solar pv, pv modules, solar cell, North America, microgrid, department of energy, eere, csp, artifical intelligence
Ricoh launches solar cell for indoor applications
The Japanese electronics company has actually produced a solid-state, dye-sensitized solar cell for combination into sensing units and customer electronics. The company states the gadget can generate electricity from indoor light.
Feb 5, 2020 // Technology, Manufacturing News, Japan, Asia, solar cell, Ricoh, Tetsuya Tanaka
CEA INES and Enel announce 24.63% effectiveness for heterojunction solar cell
The effectiveness of the solar cell, which is made with a basic M2 wafer, was raised by around 0.7% through an improved busbarless screen printing metallization process based on heterojunction (HJT) processes developed with production devices supplied by Swiss professional Meyer Hamburger.
Feb 3, 2020 // Technology, Manufacturing News, France, Italy, Enel, Europe, solar cell, meyer burger, CEA INES
Coronavirus expected to impact solar industry supply chain – ROTH Capital
ROTH Capital Partners has told investors that the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus in China is likely to impact the solar industry supply chain, due to extended work stoppage in eight provinces, many being key solar manufacturing hubs, through February 9th.
Jan 31, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, Canadian Solar, Q CELLS, Enphase Energy, SMSL, JA Solar, pv modules, c-si manufacturing, JinkoSolar, solaredge technologies, pv inverters, solar cell, Longi Green Energy Technology, Trina Solar, monocrystalline wafer
New efficiency record achieved by tandem solar cell
An R&D team from HZB has established a new record for tandem silicon/perovskite solar cells. The cell measured 1 sq cm has achieved 29.15 percent conversion efficiency. The researchers state that the new record of 30 percent is on the way. The achievement has been approved by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems.
Jan 30, 2020 // Technology, Germany, Europe, solar cell
Amtech is to sell its solar-specialized unit and quit solar business
The US manufacturer is about to sell its solar-focused subsidiary to Netherlands’ special purpose entity. This has been preceded by one year of unsuccessful negotiations with prospective purchasers.
Jan 30, 2020 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, c-si manufacturing, solar cell, m&a, amtech, tempress, solaytec
Changzhou manufacturing glass PV tiles for Tesla
The Chinese listed company had to confess it was manufacturing glass photovoltaic roof tiles for Tesla. The confession was forced by major share price fluctuations.
Jan 30, 2020 // Manufacturing News, USA, TESLA, China, Panasonic, c-si manufacturing, Asia, solar cell, North America, solar roof tiles, changzhou almaden