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AI-Made Solar Cells: 16.9% Efficient in Weeks
This new AI-driven system can rapidly and reproducibly design solar cells from the mineral perovskite. Researchers from RMIT, Monash and CSIRO achieved 16.9% power-conversion efficiency with no human intervention. Prototype your own solar cell with this system and industry partners.
Nov 16, 2023 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency, CSIRO, RMIT, Monash
$3M Boosts Perovskite Solar Mfg.
University of Michigan project backed by $3 million grant from NSF seeks to improve process of semiconductor materials manufacturing for perovskite solar cells. New cyber manufacturing technology may radically transform manufacturing, while protecting company info and worker interests.
Nov 15, 2023 // Technology, Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, solar cell, perovskite, University of Michigan
Parallel Planar Heterojunction: A Promising Strategy for Enhancing Solar Cell Efficiency
Discover a new breakthrough strategy to maximize the efficiency of solar cells! The PPHJ device, consisting of two types of conventional PHJ subcells and antimony trisulfide, simplifies the preparation process of solar cells and has achieved an impressive 8.32% efficiency- the highest among all Sb2S3 devices. Unlock the potential of low-cost and efficient solar cells!
Nov 13, 2023 // Technology, solar cell, efficiency, Chinese Academy of Sciences, CAS, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, HFIPS, Wang Mingtai, Institute of Solid State Physics
Unlocking Outdoor Stability in Solar Cells
Unlock a new source of energy with KAUST's discovery of a link between organic semiconductor and outdoor stability of organic solar cells. With applications from photovoltaic windows to net-zero greenhouses, this breakthrough could open up a world of possibilities.
Nov 7, 2023 // Technology, solar cell, KAUST, photovoltaic window
Record-Breaking Tandem Solar Cell Achieves 29.9% Efficiency
Experience the breakthrough of thin-film tandem solar cells: Researchers at Empa, NUS and HI ERN achieve record efficiency of 29.9%, lower electricity costs & 2000 Wh/m2 daily.
Nov 2, 2023 // Technology, solar cell, efficiency, EMPA, NUS, National University of Singapore, Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg
Perovskite Solar Cells with Ultrathin TMO Buffer Layers
Discover how researchers from the University of Rome, ENEA, and CNR-ISM developed a protective buffer layer to mitigate sputtering damage in perovskite solar cells for better performance and efficiency. Up to 16.44% efficiency, with no visible transmission loss.
Oct 31, 2023 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency
Better 2D Perovskite Crystals: A Quantum Leap
Discover how a breakthrough process using kinetic temperature and duration control produces ultra-pure 2D Perovskite crystals with ideal quantum well thickness. Unlock the potential of optoelectronic and photovoltaic technologies with higher n-values and cost-effective materials.
Oct 30, 2023 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, Rice University
III-V Solar Boost: NREL's 27% Efficiency Breakthrough
Revolutionary record-breaking efficiency of 27% achieved in GaAs heterojunction solar cell by scientists at NREL. Combining computational and experimental methods to optimize doping and bandgap reduced the effects of defects. This breakthrough is applicable to multiple materials and levels of defect concentrations.
Oct 27, 2023 // Technology, NREL, solar cell, efficiency
Stable 25% Efficiency: New Perovskite Solar Design
Groundbreaking design for perovskite solar cells boosts performance and stability, with 25.3% power-conversion efficiency measured in the lab and 95% of peak performance after 1000 hours of testing. Unlock the potential of PSCs for commercial applications!
Oct 24, 2023 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency
Revolutionizing Batteries & Solar Cells: Phosphorus-Arsenic Nanoribbons
Discover the latest breakthrough material developed by researchers at University College London - a phosphorus-arsenic nanoribbon. With potential applications in quantum computing, batteries, supercapacitors, solar cells and more, this revolutionary technology could revolutionize energy storage and electrical efficiency.
Oct 23, 2023 // Technology, solar cell, University College London
Temasek-Backed Xero Funds Cosmos Innovation's AI-Optimized Solar Cells
Cosmos Innovation has raised $19.7M to build self-learning fab in the solar and semiconductor space. Experience a 10x acceleration in process recipes with top semiconductor companies and capture energy from the sun more efficiently with perovskite silicon tandem solar cells.
Oct 20, 2023 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, Cosmos Innovation
25.1% Efficient Perovskite-Silicon Tandem Device
This research team has designed a large-area two-terminal tandem solar cell that boasts a 25.2% efficiency with over 10 cm2 in area. Learn more about the lithium fluoride interlayer that helps overcome common PV cell issues.
Oct 16, 2023 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency, Arizona State University, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Boost Efficiency: Perovskite Cells with Nanoimprinted Layer
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!
Oct 9, 2023 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency, Fraunhofer Institute, University of Warsaw
Decentralized Hydrogen from High-Efficiency Solar Cells
Unlock the power of the sun with a new, ultra-efficient solar cell from the University of Tübingen. Boasting 18% efficiency and cost-effectiveness, this revolutionary technology could revolutionize energy production and reduce CO2 emissions.
Oct 5, 2023 // Technology, solar cell, efficiency, University of Tübingen
Perovskite/CIGS Tandem Cell Reaches 38.39% Efficiency
Unlock potential of tandem photovoltaic cell: Researchers design & simulate all-inorganic lead-free CIGS & perovskite cells for 38.39% efficiency.
Oct 4, 2023 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency, CIGS, Southeast University, University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh