Search



Adding Godzilla-like strength to PV modules
University of New Mexico and Air Force Research Laboratory scientists have teamed up to prolong the life of solar modules by harnessing the Atom Ant-like strength of carbon nanotubes.
Nov 4, 2019 // Technology, USA, Solar Panels, North America, New Mexico, Sang M. Han, David Wilt, University of New Mexico, Air Force Research Laboratory, MetZilla, John Chavez
German scientists research causes of LeTID
Scientists at Germany's Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Solutions and Device Modern technology IISB are attempting to recognize the sources of light and elevated temperature induced degradation (LeTID) in PERC solar cells. First examinations must offer a comprehensive understanding of the process and also product dependence of LeTID and also associated degradation effects in monocrystalline and multicrystalline PERC solar cells.
Jun 5, 2020 // Technology, Germany, Europe, letid, PERC solar cells
AI To Go For the Best Solar Perovskites
A team of researchers in the US is using machine learning technology to optimize the composition of the material. It will help to predict the performance of perovskite solar cells and design strategies. According to the research conducted by 2000 peers, they reviewed perovskite publications which allowed them to collect over 300 data points.
Dec 18, 2019 // Technology, Manufacturing News, USA, perovskite, North America, University of Central Florida, Javan Thomas, Sollar Cells
Organic Solar To Benefit from Femtosecond Laser Scribing
Fraunhofer is leading efforts to avail affordable photovoltaic material for solar at the industrial level
Dec 24, 2019 // Technology, Germany, Fraunhofer, Europe, PV material, ILT
Dundee to host battery Megafactory
AMTE Power states new facility will directly develop up to 215 high skilled on-site jobs
Jul 29, 2022 // Storage, AMTE Power, SCOTLAND
Uppsala University Shatters Solar Cell Efficiency Record
Uppsala University breaks world record with 23.64% efficiency in CIGS solar cells, aiming for over 30% efficiency with reasonable production costs.
Feb 27, 2024 // Technology, solar cell, efficiency, Uppsala University
LONGi Shatters Solar Efficiency Records Again
LONGi Green Energy sets new world record for solar cell efficiency, now holding 17 records since April 2021. Their Hi-MO 9 module offers high efficiency and reliability for power generation.
May 9, 2024 // Technology, Manufacturing News, PV module, LONGi, efficiency
AI Guides Perovskite Solar Cell Mfg
Discover how AI can help produce high-grade perovskite solar cells with greater efficiency. Learn how Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and two Helmholtz platforms used AI to predict the quality of perovskite layers and cells with their Advanced Materials breakthrough.
Nov 23, 2023 // Technology, Manufacturing News, solar cell, perovskite, KIT, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
What is Photovoltaic (PV) module?
Also referred to as a solar panel. The smallest unit of interconnected photovoltaic cells and ancillary components converting solar energy into DC power. The
Sep 13, 2023
What is Reverse bias?
Condition where the current generating capability of a photovoltaic cell is considerably lower compared to other cells in a string. Reverse bias can take place
Sep 13, 2023
What is Thin film?
A microthin layer of a semiconductor material, from which solar cells are made. Such films can be several micrometers thick or even thinner. The thin-film
Sep 13, 2023
Solar Cell Efficiency Increased With Innovative Two-Dimensional Materials
Scientists from NUST MISIS (Russia) and University of Rome Tor Vergata found out that a microscopic quantity of two-dimensional titanium carbide called MXene significantly improves collection of electrical charges in a perovskite solar cell, increasing the final efficiency above 20%. The results of the research were published in Nature Materials on September 9, 2019.
Sep 30, 2019 // Technology, Europe, Asia, Russia, Aldo di Carlo, Danila Saranin, NUST MISIS, University of Rome Tor Vergata, MXene, L.A.S.E., Anna Pazniak
Improving solar cell efficiency using nanotechnology
A microscopic quantity of two-dimensional titanium carbide called MXene significantly improves collection of electrical charges in a perovskite solar cell.
Oct 17, 2019 // Technology, Italy, Europe, Asia, Russia, Danila Saranin, NUST MISIS, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Anna Pazniak, Di Carlo, MXenes
Scientists in Saudi Arabia Make 27% Effective n-i-p Perovskite Tandem Cell
The previous record for n-type perovskite tandem solar cells was 22% performance. Monolithic perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells have high power conversion efficiency potential at budget-friendly expense.
Jul 13, 2021 // Technology, Saudi Arabia, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Asia, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency, KAUST, n-type cell architecture, tandem devices
Aleo Solar introduces a new solar module to the market
Aleo’s new product will become commercially available in January 2020. Within the framework of the recent trend, the Germany-based photovoltaics maker is tending to increase the cell size. The advanced PV device is said to provide up to 333 watts of power production.
Nov 28, 2019 // Manufacturing News, Germany, Europe, Taiwan, solar module, Aleo