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US Govt Backs Qcell's $2.3bn Georgia Solar Factory
Qcells secures $1.45 billion loan guarantee from US Department of Energy for Georgia expansion, creating jobs and boosting solar manufacturing capacity.
Aug 9, 2024 // Manufacturing News, USA, Georgia, Europe, North America, Qcells
Perovskite solar cells' instability should be addressed for international adoption, say scientists
Mass adoption of perovskite solar cells will certainly never be commercially viable unless the technology gets over several key obstacles, according to scientists from the University of Surrey.
Apr 28, 2023 // Technology, University of Surrey, Wei Zhang, perovskite solar cell, Xueping Liu
LONGi announces perovskite/crystalline silicon tandem solar cells with 31.8% efficiency
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.
Jun 5, 2023 // Technology, Manufacturing News, solar cell, perovskite, LONGi, efficiency
A technique for changing abject perovskite in solar cells making them recyclable
A group of scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has actually created a strategy for creating recyclable perovskite utilized in solar cells. In their paper released in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the group describes their technique and the effectiveness of the solar cells after they have actually been reused.
Nov 25, 2020 // Technology, solar cells, perovskite, Hebrew University, Jerusalem
Lightsource BP seals existence in Spain with 1GW solar portfolio purchase
Lightsource BP has announced its largest European acquisition to date, purchasing a 1,060 MW solar project portfolio in Spain from programmer RIC Energy.
Jan 21, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR, Spain, Lightsource BP, Europe, Kareen Boutonnat, RIC Energy, largescaleeu, sfi con london, Jose Luis Moya
Record 24.6% Efficiency Achieved in Solar Tandem Cells
Revolutionizing solar energy, researchers unveil a CIGS-perovskite tandem cell with a record 24.6% efficiency, promising a brighter, sustainable future for renewable power innovation!
Feb 5, 2025 // Technology, solar cell, efficiency, HZB, Humboldt University Berlin
MiaSolé sets a new record for large flexible CIGS cells
The American subsidiary of Hanergy Holding has set up a new efficiency record for large-scale thin-film PV module. The recorded figure is 18.64 per cent on a unit with a 1.08 sq m opening. The achievement has been registered by German Fraunhofer ISE.
Nov 12, 2019 // Technology, USA, Miasolé, PV module, thin-film, North America, flexible CIGS cells
Carbon-based, HTL-free perovskite solar cells with 26% performance
A global study group has developed a carbon-based perovskite solar cell without a hole transportation layer. 2 plasmonic nanoparticles-- Ag@SiO2 and also SiO2@Ag@SiO2-- were included in the cell photoactive layer, in addition to a copper( I) thiocyanate (CuSCN) interlayer at the perovskite-carbon interface.
Apr 6, 2022 // Technology, China, United Kingdom, solar cells, Europe, Asia, perovskite, Iran, efficiency
Researchers recognize 13.8% certified effectiveness of kesterite solar cells
A research study team led by Prof. Meng Qingbo from the Institute of Physics (IOP) of the Chinese Academy of Science (CAS) as well as Prof. Xin Hao from Nanjing University of Posts as well as Telecommunications has actually reported 13.8% accredited effectiveness of emerging kesterite solar cells. The research study was released in Nature Power on April 13.
Apr 18, 2023 // Technology, solar cells, efficiency, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Meng Qingbo
NUS Scientists Achieve World-Record Efficiency in Solar Cells
Revolutionizing solar energy with a world-record efficiency of 27.1%, NUS researchers integrate cyanate into perovskite structure for improved stability and energy efficiency.
Mar 6, 2024 // Technology, solar cell, efficiency, National University of Singapore
Less costly solar cells could be en route thanks to new products
New solar cell devices that are more affordable and easier to make might quickly make their means to market thanks to products made at Imperial College London.
Apr 22, 2022 // Technology, solar cells, perovskite, City University of Hong Kong, CityU, Nicholas Long
France secures 339MW in undersubscribed solar auction
Average strike costs rise as developers look further north in the middle of land constraints
Aug 9, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, France, EDF, tender, Europe, auction, TotalEnergies, Q Energy, GENERALE DU SOLARE
Malleable Carbon Playdough for Efficient Perovskite Solar Cells
Researchers in China have developed a graphite putty for use in perovskite solar devices - malleable, cost-effective and environmentally sustainable with impressive efficiencies of up to 20.29%.
Dec 11, 2023 // Technology, China, Asia, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency, Wuhan University of Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Jinan Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology
Perovskite Solar Cells, Coming Soon To a Product Near You
Perovskites, named after Russian mineralogist Lev Perovski who discovered the base product over 170 years ago in the Ural Mountains of Russia are discovered generously in the earth's mantle as well as often, surface deposits even. They have currently discovered an interesting as well as potentially advancement application in solar energy generation innovation.
Aug 31, 2020 // Technology, China, solar cells, Asia, perovskite, Microquanta
Bridging Molecules Boost Efficiency of Perovskite Solar Cells
Revolutionize solar energy with a groundbreaking bridging molecule, boosting efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells to new heights.
Jul 29, 2024 // Technology, efficiency, Chinese Academy of Sciences, CAS, perovskite solar cell, Tsinghua University, Xiamen University