Solar Technology & PV R&D News

On this webpage, we present the news on solar power research and development. Here you can get acquainted with the latest photovoltaic technologies. The information presented is collected from various online resources and world’s major solar research centers and institutes. Everything related to PV R&D and technology is compiled in one category

Novel Surface Modifications Boost Perovskite Solar Efficiency
Revolutionizing solar energy, researchers enhance perovskite cell efficiency to 23.2% with innovative surface modifications—ushering in a new era for high-performance photovoltaics!
Jan 24, 2025 // Technology, China, Asia, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency
Enecoat, Toyota Achieve Breakthrough in Solar Cell Efficiency
EneCoat and Toyota’s groundbreaking solar cell achieves 30% efficiency, merging perovskite with silicon — a leap towards high-tech, sustainable automotive energy solutions!
Jan 21, 2025 // Technology, Toyota, solar cell, efficiency, EneCoat
Revolutionary Laser Technique Achieves Room-Temperature Perovskites
Revolutionizing semiconductor fabrication, researchers unveil a room-temperature method for creating perfectly ordered metal halide perovskites, paving the way for next-gen optoelectronic innovations.
Jan 20, 2025 // Technology, perovskite, AMOLF, University of Oxford, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, University of Twente, Universidad Andres Bello
Breakthrough Bifacial Tandem Solar Cells Exceed 24% Efficiency
Researchers unveil breakthrough bifacial solar cells with over 27 mW cm−2 output, achieving 24% efficiency—pioneering the future of solar energy technology!
Jan 17, 2025 // Technology, solar cell, CSEM, efficiency, EPFL
Mellow Energy Unveils World's Largest Flexible PV Module
Mellow Energy unveils the largest flexible perovskite solar module, boasting 17.9% efficiency—revolutionizing large-scale solar applications from ground stations to building designs!
Jan 16, 2025 // Technology, PV module, Mellow Energy
Breakthrough Films Boost All-Perovskite Solar Cell Efficiency
Revolutionizing solar energy: New perovskite films boost efficiency and reduce voltage loss, achieving a groundbreaking 29.1% power-conversion rate in tandem solar cells!
Jan 15, 2025 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency
Swansea University Secures £3M for Sustainable Solar in Africa
Swansea University’s REACH-PSM project pioneers sustainable solar tech in Africa, aiming to empower communities and revolutionize energy access for millions through innovative perovskite solutions.
Jan 13, 2025 // Technology, perovskite, Africa, Swansea University
Breakthrough in Semi-Transparent Perovskite Solar Modules
Revolutionizing solar energy, Pakistani researchers unveil a scalable, semi-transparent perovskite module with 11.83% efficiency—setting new standards for durability in diverse environments!
Jan 10, 2025 // Technology, Asia, perovskite, Pakistan, UET, University of Engineering & Technology, National University of Technology
Anker Launches Innovative Solar Beach Umbrella at CES
Unveiling innovation: Anker's solar beach umbrella harnesses power while you relax—charge devices on-the-go and enjoy outdoor convenience like never before! Stay tuned for its launch in 2025!
Jan 7, 2025 // Technology, Anker, Umbrella, CES
JinkoSolar Sets New Record with 33.8% Cell Efficiency
JinkoSolar sets a new benchmark with a stunning 33.84% efficiency for its N-type TOPCon tandem solar cell, igniting fierce competition in the solar innovation race.
Jan 7, 2025 // Technology, Manufacturing News, JinkoSolar, solar cell, efficiency
New Cross-Linking Method Boosts Perovskite Solar Cell Stability
Revolutionary research boosts halide perovskite solar cells' efficiency to over 25%, paving the way for robust, moisture-resistant power solutions!
Jan 6, 2025 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
JR Tokai Unveils Solar Initiative for Bullet Train Barriers
JR Tokai pioneers sustainability by installing perovskite solar cells along the Tokaido Shinkansen, harnessing solar power to illuminate the future of rail travel.
Jan 6, 2025 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, JR Tokai
New Perovskite Tech Achieves Record 26.39% Efficiency
Unlocking solar potential: Huaqiao University’s new perovskite solar cell boasts 26.39% efficiency, paving the way for a brighter, sustainable energy future.
Jan 2, 2025 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency
New Doping Technique Enhances Spintronic Perovskite Lasers
Revolutionizing laser tech, researchers unlock spin-polarized lasing in perovskite microcrystals, enhancing performance and lifespan with a groundbreaking ion doping strategy!
Jan 1, 2025 // Technology, China, Asia, perovskite
Groundbreaking Nighttime Solar Panels Could Revolutionize Energy
Stanford's breakthrough solar panels harness nighttime radiative cooling, promising sustainable energy solutions for remote communities and reducing reliance on harmful batteries. A revolutionary step toward energy equity!
Jan 1, 2025 // Technology, solar panel, Stanford