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Inexpensive as well as reliable method to change solar cells from nontransparent to clear
Scientists in Korea have actually discovered a economical and also reliable method to change solar cells from nontransparent to clear. Existing clear solar cells have a tendency to have a red shade as well as reduced performance, yet by punching openings that are around 100? m in size (equivalent in dimension to a human hair) on crystalline silicon wafers, it permits light via without tinting. The holes are after that tactically spaced, so the human eye is not able to "see" the pattern. The job shows up December 11 in the journal Joule.
May 25, 2020 // Technology, solar cells, Asia, Korea, UNIST, Kwanyong Seo, Seungwoo Lee
Printed security for perovskite cells
Scientists led by the University of Cambridge have created a brand-new approach to print a protective layer of copper straight onto a perovskite solar cell, supplying protection to the energetic layer from damages frequently created in later manufacturing phases. Cells using this layer were evaluated in various tandem mixes with silicon cells and achieved a maximum efficiency of 24.4%.
Jul 11, 2020 // Technology, UK, solar cells, Europe, perovskite, efficiency, University of Cambridge
Perovskites in space
Researchers led by the Technical University of Munich have actually loaded a selection of perovskite and also natural solar cells onto a rocket, and also sent it right into orbit 240 kilometers over the planet's surface. Their outcomes demonstrate strong capacity for such technologies to power satellites and also even deep space goals.
Sep 7, 2020 // Technology, Manufacturing News, Germany, Europe, solar cell, perovskites, Peter Müller-Buschbaum, Andreas Meyer
Decoupling design of formamidinium-- cesium perovskites for reliable photovoltaics
Metal halide perovskites (ABX3) have actually become encouraging candidates for various optoelectronic applications because of their exceptional optoelectronic buildings as well as low-cost fabrication. Currently, the light-absorbing layer of the highest-efficiency single-junction perovskite solar cells (PSCs) is almost all based on FAPbI3 perovskite, achieving power conversion effectiveness (PCE) that is comparable to commercial crystalline silicon cells.
Sep 26, 2022 // Technology, China, solar cells, Asia, perovskite, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Yixin Zhao
Off-grid solar attracted record US$ 450m investment last year
Financial investment in the off-grid solar industry hit a record US$ 450 million in 2021, according to the latest report from the Global Off-grid Lighting Association (GOGLA).
Jun 13, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, investment, Gogla, off-grid, equity finance, sun king, debt finannce, grants
Perovskite-CIS tandem solar cell with 24.9% efficiency
German scientists have actually created a new PV cell with a qualified efficiency of 23.5%, an open-circuit voltage of 1.59 V, a short-circuit current of 19.4 mA cm-- 2, as well as a fill element of 75.5%. It got to maximum efficiency of approximately 24.9%, due to the top quality of the subcells
Jun 30, 2022 // Technology, solar cell, efficiency, Perovskite-CIS
Alkaline polysulfide-air redox flow battery with 40% performance
UK researchers have actually developed a stable alkaline-based hybrid polysulfide-air redox flow battery that reduces "crossover" issues via a brand-new dual-membrane-structured flow cell.
May 3, 2022 // Technology, Storage, UK, Europe, efficiency, redox flow battery, Alkaline
Hoymiles releases lower-cost four-module microinverters
Hoymiles has released new microinverters that are expected to decrease the upfront cost for customers while not compromising the overall efficiency. The new HMS-C series of microinverters are available in Europe, The United States And Canada as well as Oceania, as well as the HMS-D series of microinverters are available in Latin America and also Asia Pacific.
Jan 18, 2023 // Inverters, USA, North America, hoymiles, Steven Zhang
LONGi Secures 100 MW Solar Module Deal with Energy 3000
LONGi Green Energy partners with Austria's Energy 3000, supplying 100 MW of solar modules, boosting Europe's renewable energy push and marking a milestone in global clean energy collaboration.
Feb 18, 2025 // Manufacturing News, longi green energy, solar module
TCL Solar Secures 250 MW Pakistan Distribution Deals to Accelerate Growth
TCL Solar signs 250 MW module deals with AU Solar and Madina Solar, deepening its footprint in Pakistan’s fast-expanding green-energy market.
Jul 10, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Asia, Pakistan, TCLn Solar
Pele, Engie Commission 75-MW Graspan Solar Plant
Pele Green Energy and Engie kick off the 75MW Graspan solar farm—boosting South Africa’s grid reliability, cutting costly backup power, and highlighting maintenance, monitoring, and future flexibility.
Apr 27, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Engie, Africa, South Africa, Pele Green Energy, commissioning
SolarDuck to develop Japan's initial offshore PV demonstration project
Dutch offshore PV professional SolarDuck B.V., together with teamwork partners, is developing a demonstrator for the use of offshore photovoltaics in Tokyo Bay.
Dec 21, 2022 // Floating PV, Japan, Asia, SOLARDUCK
What is Split-spectrum cell?
A compound PV device that divides the spectrum of received solar radiation into regions by optical means. Each part of the spectrum is then directed to a PV
Sep 13, 2023
What is Thermal cycling?
A type of reliability tests for photovoltaic modules. It involves stress induced with low and high temperatures.
See also: Top Hydrogen Fuel Cell
Sep 13, 2023
PV-generated hydrogen cost projected to go down to EUR0.7 as well as EUR1.8/ kg by 2030
Green hydrogen cost may reach between EUR0.7 and also EUR1.8/ kg by 2030 and also EUR0.3 and also EUR0.9/ kg by 2050, according to a European research group led by the LUT University.
Sep 20, 2021 // Solar to Fuel, Europe, hydrogen, CAPEX, Finland, LCOH, LUT









