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

Qcells Wins IEC, UL Nod for Breakthrough Perovskite-Silicon Tandem Cells

Hanwha Qcells’ large-area perovskite-silicon tandem cell secures IEC and UL certifications, clearing a key hurdle toward commercial rollout of next-generation high-efficiency solar modules.

May 23, 2025 // Technology, Manufacturing News, perovskite, Tandem cells, certification, Qcells

Brazilian Researchers Boost Perovskite Solar Cell Durability Using FA+ Cations

Brazil’s Federal University of ABC extends perovskite solar-cell lifetimes by adding formamidinium, promising cheaper, more robust panels made under ordinary factory conditions.

May 22, 2025 // Technology, South america, Brazil, solar cell, perovskite, durability

Self-Assembling Material Extends Life, Raises Output of Tandem Perovskite Cells

South Korean scientists create a self-assembling interlayer that pushes perovskite/organic tandem solar cells to 24.7 % efficiency while surviving high-heat stress, edging flexible photovoltaics toward market readiness.

May 20, 2025 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency

Leapting Robots Revolutionize Saudi Solar Project Installation

Leapting Technology's robots revolutionize solar installation in Saudi Arabia, boosting efficiency and cutting construction time by 25% for L&T's massive 3.5 GW project.

May 19, 2025 // Technology, Saudi Arabia, Asia, Leapting Technology

Chinese Team Sets Stability Record for Tin Perovskite Solar Cells

Chinese researchers have unveiled a nucleation-layer technique that boosts tin perovskite solar-cell efficiency to 11.18 % and preserves 95 % output after 2,700 hours in air.

May 19, 2025 // Technology, China, solar cells, Asia, perovskite

Qcells Clears Crucial Tandem Module Tests, Paving Path to Market

Qcells’ perovskite-silicon tandem modules have passed IEC and UL stress tests, marking a major step toward commercial deployment of high-efficiency tandem solar technology.

May 16, 2025 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, Qcells

Breakthrough Perovskite Layering Boosts Solar Cell Durability

Revolutionary 2D perovskite layer boosts solar cell efficiency to 25.3%, promising enhanced stability and paving the way for commercial breakthroughs in solar technology.

May 14, 2025 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency, Duke University, Cornell University, Brookhaven National Laboratory

Halocell, AIBN Propel Tin Solar Panels Forward

Halocell Energy and AIBN join forces to revolutionize solar tech with lead-free, tin-based perovskite panels, aiming for eco-friendly, efficient solutions in smart homes and electronics.

May 14, 2025 // Technology, AIBN, Halocell Energy

Bolster Acquires 80% Stake in Solar Innovator Eternal Sun

Bolster Investment Partners acquires 80% of Eternal Sun, fueling global growth and innovation in solar simulation technology.

May 13, 2025 // Technology, Markets & Finance News, Bolster Investment Partners, Eternal Sun

Fraunhofer ISE Innovates Contactless Solar Cell Testing Method

Fraunhofer ISE's contactless method boosts solar cell efficiency, reducing stress and costs while enhancing production rates for back-contact and thin cells.

May 13, 2025 // Technology, solar cell, Fraunhofer ISE, efficiency

Trump Budget Slash Triggers 114 Layoffs at U.S. NREL Lab

Trump’s FY 2026 budget slashes DOE funds, forcing NREL to lay off 114 employees—3 % of staff—in Colorado and beyond, raising alarm in clean-tech circles.

May 7, 2025 // Technology, USA, NREL, Trump, North America, workforce, BudgetCuts

New Strategy Boosts Perovskite Solar Cell Efficiency

Revolutionizing solar power: New crystallization strategy boosts perovskite cell efficiency to 26.1%, ensuring stability and paving the way for future energy breakthroughs.

May 6, 2025 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, university of toledo, University of Washington, efficiency, Cornell University, Northwestern University

Engie Brasil Seeks Solar Innovations with Public Call

Join InovaSolar: Engie Brasil's call for innovative solar solutions. Open to institutes, startups, and more. Free registration until June 9, 2024. Shape the future of solar energy!

May 2, 2025 // Technology, Engie, Brasil

Ionic Salts Boost Perovskite Solar Cell Efficiency and Durability

Boosting solar power: New ionic salt triples perovskite cell strength, achieving 26.1% efficiency and enhanced durability for a brighter, sustainable future.

May 1, 2025 // Technology, NREL, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, perovskite cell, efficiency, KAUST

TiOx Breakthrough Boosts Tandem Solar Cell Commercialization

Innovative TiOx interconnect boosts perovskite-silicon solar cell efficiency to 26.5%, paving the way for cost-effective, scalable, and sustainable solar energy solutions.

Apr 30, 2025 // Technology, Japan, UK, Europe, Asia, solar cell, perovskite, silicon, efficiency, University of Oxford, AIST, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology

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