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Combined Stressors Key to Testing Perovskite Solar Cells
Research from NREL shows combining stress tests accurately predicts performance of perovskite solar cells. Findings demonstrate tests including thermal cycling & stressors can predict 6 month outdoor performance. High temp & illumination most critical for accelerating performance degradation. Research a step towards commercialization of perovskite technology.
Sep 13, 2023 // Technology, NREL, solar cell, perovskite
Molecular Bridge Boosts Perovskite Solar Cells
A research team has proposed a novel strategy to enhance the performance of perovskite solar cells; using a molecular bridge made of ammonium cations to create a strong connection between layers. Theoretical and experimental studies show promise for top-performing solar cells, with potential for clean energy generation.
Nov 8, 2023 // Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, CAS, perovskite solar cells, Pan Xu, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Institute of Solid-State Physics, HIPS
Carbon dots from human hair increase solar cells
QUT researchers have actually used carbon dots, created from human hair waste sourced from a Brisbane hair salon, to develop a kind of "armor" to enhance the performance of cutting-edge solar modern technology.
Apr 9, 2021 // Technology, solar cells, perovskite, Queensland University of Technology, Hongxia Wang, Prashant Sonar, Ngoc Duy Pham, Dmitri Golberg
Silicon heterojunction solar cells with approximately 26.81% effectiveness
Solar power is the most affordable as well as most available type of energy. Currently, it assures to be more efficient than ever before. Researchers from a Chinese solar technology company have actually created a new type of solar cell that could be a game-changer on the planet's transition in the direction of renewable resource.
May 10, 2023 // Technology, efficiency, Silicon Heterojunction Solar Cells, Delft University of Technology
What are Ribbon (photovoltaic) cells?
Solar cells produced by pulling a PV material (commonly silicon) slowly from the melt, which forms a thin sheet of material.
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Sep 13, 2023
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
Enhancing Solar Efficiency: Laser-Doping IBC Cells for Better Performance
Revolutionize solar energy with laser-doping technique for enhanced efficiency and protection in IBC cells. Unlocking new possibilities for tandem cells and record-breaking conversion rates.
Feb 19, 2024 // Technology, solar cell, efficiency, ISC
Enhanced Stability for Perovskite Solar Cells Achieved
Revolutionizing solar technology: Researchers boost perovskite cell efficiency over 25% using tin oxide, enhancing stability and paving the way for affordable, sustainable energy solutions!
Oct 17, 2024 // Technology, NREL, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, perovskite solar cells, City University of Hong Kong
Unlocking the Potential: C60 ETLs Revolutionize Perovskite Solar Cells
Discover the breakthrough in solar cell technology: a perovskite-silicon tandem cell with a thermally evaporated C60 electron transport layer. Achieving an impressive 30.90% efficiency, this innovation could revolutionize the industry.
Jan 26, 2024 // Technology, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, solar cells, perovskite, KAUST, Princeton University, Marmara University, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Nano-C
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
Solar cells incorporating power electronic devices
Researchers in the Netherlands explored the possibility for incorporating power electronics in solar cells in the form of diodes, transistors, capacitors, and also inductors. They think that this kind of PV cell may at first find applications in PV-powered Internet-of-Things (IoT) gadgets and later, as the economy of scale starts, in large-scale applications.
Jul 4, 2022 // Technology, solar cells, Europe, Netherlands, David Van Nijen
ChatGPT boosts efficiency of perovskite solar cells
Revolutionizing solar cell design with ChatGPT: Nankai University and Linköping University discover PAA's potential for efficiency boost, showcasing the power of AI in material science.
Jun 25, 2024 // Technology, Sweden, China, Europe, Asia, solar cell, perovskite, Linköping University, efficiency, Nankai University
Breakthrough in 23.2% Efficient Low Band Gap Solar Cells
Revolutionizing solar energy: New lead-tin perovskite cells achieve over 23.2% efficiency and a 66% lifespan boost, paving the way for durable, cost-effective solar solutions.
Nov 20, 2024 // Technology, solar cell, efficiency, University of Surrey
Oxis Energy battery cells nearing aviation applications
The English company states its modular services are because of undergo flight screening in the U.S. and are '3 to 5 years' from industrial production for aircraft.
Feb 3, 2020 // Storage, UK, Europe, Oxis Energy, Mark Crittenden
Novel Solar Cells Arrive at International Space Station for Testing
Five different types of solar cells fabricated by research teams at the Georgia Institute of Technology have arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) to be tested for their power conversion rate and ability to operate in the harsh space environment as part of the MISSE-12 mission. One type of cell, made of low-cost organic materials, has not been extensively tested in space before.
Nov 7, 2019 // Technology, USA, solar cells, perovskite, North America, Georgia Institute of Technology, ISS, silicon-based cells, Jud Ready, Bernard Kippelen, Ajeet Rohatgi











