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Next-generation monograin layer solar cells containing silver
The scientific team from TalTech has finally succeeded in improving the performance of their innovative photovoltaic cells by replacing part of copper in absorbing layer with silver.
Dec 11, 2019 // Technology, Europe, TalTech, silver, solar sells, Tallinn
ABB announces an AI-based industrial energy consumption forecasting app
A new machine learning algorithm added to ABB’s software platform allows industrial consumers to avoid peak hour costs with no need of battery storage. Zurich-based corporation has developed two applications for its energy forecasting software assisted by an AI specialist.
Nov 11, 2019 // Storage, Software, ABB, Zurich, Verdigris Technologies
MiaSolé, European Solliance Case 26.5% Efficiency on Tandem Solar Cells
Hanergy had MiaSolé Hi-Tech Corp and European Solliance Solar Research study insurance claim to have actually attained a power conversion performance of 26.5% on a tandem solar cell.
Feb 18, 2021 // Technology, USA, solar cell, Miasolé, North America, efficiency, Jie Zhang
Appealing techniques for long lasting perovskite solar cells
Perovskite products are becoming progressively prominent as the active layer in solar cells. Inner forces in these products trigger distortions in their crystal frameworks, decreasing symmetry and also adding to their intrinsic instability. They are also based on environmental destruction.
Oct 28, 2020 // Technology, China, solar cells, Asia, perovskite, Soochow University, Zhao-Kui Wang
Lead-Free Solar Cells Achieve Breakthrough 33% Efficiency
Lead-free perovskite solar cells achieve 33.68% efficiency, showcasing groundbreaking potential in sustainable energy with optimized material design and temperature resilience.
Aug 11, 2025 // Technology, India, Asia, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency
IIT and IISER Researchers Create New Synthetic Photosynthetic System
A new man-made light-harvesting system has actually been created by scientists from IISER-Thiruvananthapuram and IIT-Indore. This system successfully harvests light for power conversion by mimicing photosynthesis, the procedure through which plants absorb sunlight and make sugars.
Nov 29, 2022 // Technology, clean energy, Biswarup Pathak of the Department of Chemistry, IISER-Thiruvananthapuram, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Indore, New Synthetic Photosynthetic System
New combined solar cells produce high power conversion performances
Scientists at Hiroshima University in Japan have combined together different polymer and molecular semiconductors as photo-absorbers to develop a solar cell with enhanced power performances and also power generation.
Dec 9, 2020 // Technology, Japan, Asia, solar cell, efficiency, organic, Hiroshima University, Itaru Osaka
Maxeon Solar Technologies Files Patent Action Against Canadian Solar in Japan
Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd., a global leader in solar innovation, today announced that it submitted a patent infringement suit versus Canadian Solar Japan K.K., in Tokyo District Court, Japan.
Sep 29, 2020 // Manufacturing News, Japan, Canadian Solar, Asia, Maxeon Solar, patent, Jeff Waters, Lindsey Wiedmann
Photon recycling: The secret to high-efficiency perovskite solar cells
Scientists from TU Dresden, in cooperation with researchers at Seoul National University (SNU) and Korea University (KU), demonstrated the role of the re-use of photons (called 'photon recycling') and also light scattering effects in perovskite solar cells, supplying a pathway towards high-efficiency solar energy conversion. The study has been published in Science Developments.
Jan 17, 2022 // Technology, Germany, solar cells, Europe, perovskite, efficiency, Seoul National University, Korea University, Dresden University of Technology, SNU, KU, Karl Leo
Largest solar power stations in UK
MW connection capacity. EDF power solutions UK, PS Renewables Light Valley Solar map North
May 13, 2026
Anti-solar cells: A photovoltaic cell that operates at night
In truth, a specially created photovoltaic cell might create up to 50 watts of power per square meter under ideal conditions in the evening, about a quarter of what a traditional solar panel can create in daytime, according to an idea paper by Munday and graduate student Tristan Deppe.
Feb 3, 2020 // Technology, USA, solar cells, North America, University of Maryland, Jeremy Munday
Quantum technicians paves the way for more stable organic solar cells
Quantum mechanics can be used to develop even more stable and more quickly produced organic solar cells. These are the searchings for of brand-new study from the University of Gothenburg.
May 12, 2021 // Technology, organic solar cells, University of Gothenburg, Karl Börjesson
Solar-based Electronic Skin Generates Its Own Power
Scientists show an ingenious e-skin with touch and proximity-sensing abilities without utilizing devoted touch sensors
Dec 14, 2020 // Technology, UK, Europe, Glasgow University, Ravinder Dahiya, Bendable Electronics and Sensing Technologies, BEST
Capital Dynamics offloads Kern Region solar projects, completes Arizona solar purchase
Capital Dynamics has sold a 99% risk in its Beacon solar portfolio in Kern County, California, to lasting investment company TortoiseEcofin and Israeli building and construction group Shikun & Binui for an undisclosed amount.
Jan 5, 2021 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, California, USA, UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR, PPA, Arizona, pv power plants, North America, LS Power, capital dynamic, Kathryn Carpenter
Exagen's 20MW UK Battery: Green Light for Energy Storage
Exagen's 20MW battery storage project in Tewkesbury is a green solution for a brighter future, supported by community feedback and UK's renewable energy goals.
Apr 26, 2024 // Storage, UK, Europe, Exagen