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Engineer discovers mighty power in small solar energy invention
Today's commonly used silicon solar cells are heavy and bulky, and take up a lot of space to produce power. Newer models, made from soft materials that are flexible and versatile, are cheaper to produce but also much less efficient than their pricier counterparts.
Dec 17, 2019 // Technology, Storage, USA, solar cells, North America, flexible, Susanna Thon, Johns Hopkins
Electriq Power Secures $300 Million for Solar+ Storage Financing
The funding will certainly support the implementation of Sustainable Community Networks (SCNs) throughout California.
The funds realization will be based on expected sales volumes, system size as well as rates.
Mar 17, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, clean energy, ENERGY STORAGE, green energy, Electriq Power, Inflation Reduction Act, IRA, Frank Magnotti, SCNs in California, Silicon Valley renewable energy, Sustainable Community Networks, USA renewable sector
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
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
A development in solar cell effectiveness
A research group led by Prof. Chen Tao and also Prof. Zhu Changfei, as well as their partner Prof. Hao Xiaojing at UNSW, developed a hydrothermal deposition method for the synthesis of antimony selenosulfide for solar cell applications. With this absorber material, the solar cell breaks the 10% benchmark efficiency barrier. This outcome has been released in Nature Energy qualified "Hydrothermal deposition of antimony selenosulfide slim movies allows solar cells with 10% performance."
Jul 28, 2020 // Technology, China, Asia, solar cell, efficiency, Chen Tao, Hao Xiaojing
Breakthrough: Stable High-Efficiency Perovskite/Silicon Tandem Solar Cells
Revolutionary tandem solar cells with over 29% efficiency and exceptional stability developed by top researchers in Australia. Say goodbye to traditional manufacturing concerns.
Jul 25, 2024 // Technology, Australia, solar cell, perovskite, Oceania, efficiency
Small as well as high reliable solar panel to powr future deep space objectives
Researchers have been working to create the best photovoltaic panel that could operate in reduced light conditions to power deep-space goals and at the same time remain light-weight and robust.
Aug 14, 2020 // Technology, Germany, Solar Panels, Europe, solar cell, perovskite
Molecular modifications might boost the effectiveness of next-generation photovoltaics
A molecular tweak has actually boosted natural solar battery efficiency, bringing us closer to more affordable, reliable, as well as much more conveniently produced photovoltaics. The brand-new layout method, targeting the molecular foundation of the cell's power-generating layer, was established by researchers at Kyoto University's Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS) and also released in the journal Chemical Science.
Mar 10, 2020 // Technology, Japan, Asia, solar cell, efficiency, Hiroshi Imahori
Solar home windows made from chromophores
An Italian start-up has actually created a bright solar concentrator modern technology that can be incorporated with energetic building components and also home windows. The innovation is based upon nanoparticles referred to as chromophores, which decouple the absorption and also light-emission procedures, thanks to suitable design. The business asserts it has actually attained a conversion effectiveness of as much as 3.2%, with a level of openness in the visible spectrum of around 80%.
Mar 13, 2020 // Technology, Italy, Europe
Citizens Energy completes 1.4-MW solar array for cerebral palsy organization
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Citizens Energy Corporation announced the completion of a 1.4-MW solar project in the Mohawk Valley. Located in Oneida County, Upstate Cerebral Palsy is the sole beneficiary of the commercial solar project.
Oct 26, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, NYSERDA, North America, Citizens Energy Corporation, Oneida, Alicia Barton
BayWa RE inks 90MW San Diego solar-storage offtake
Jacumba Valley Ranch Energy Park is due online in 2023
Jul 12, 2021 // Plants, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Storage, USA, North America, San Diego, Baywa re, Joe Mosca
SunPower grows Dealer Accelerator Program with financial investments in EmPower Solar and Renova Energy
National solar services provider SunPower has actually made minority investments in 2 more local solar installers, EmPower Solar as well as Renova Energy. With these investments, Renova (California) and EmPower (New York) are the most recent additions to SunPower's Dealer Accelerator Program. SunPower previously made minority investments in Freedom Solar Power (Texas) and Sea Bright Solar (New Jersey).
Sep 16, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, SunPower, EmPower Solar, Renova Energy
Plastic solar cells integrate high-speed optical communication with indoor energy harvesting
Around the world there are currently more than 18 billion internet-connected smart phones. In the following 10 years, prepared for development in the Internet of Things (IoT) and in machine-type interaction as a whole, will certainly cause a world of thousands of billions of data-connected things.
Mar 3, 2021 // Technology, solar cells, Harald Haas, University of Strathclyde, University of St Andrews
Solar park in western Anglesey 'would ruin the area for tourism'
A big solar park planned for western Anglesey would ruin the area for tourism and occupy good farming land, a campaign group has claimed.
Oct 21, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Anglesey, Parc Solar Traffwll, Vaughan Evans
Leascend PV Achieves 32.99% Efficiency in Solar Cells
Leascend PV sets a new benchmark with a 32.99% efficient perovskite-silicon tandem cell, revolutionizing solar technology with innovative material and design solutions.
Mar 26, 2025 // Technology, China, Asia, solar cell, efficiency, Leascend PV













