Solar Technology & PV R&D News

Georgia Tech researchers make breakthrough in understanding degradation of new material for solar cells, discovering a way to prevent instability by adding a thin layer of molecules. Working to further develop the tech, they aim to create an ecosystem where Georgia can lead in emerging solar energy.

LONGi sets record with 27.09% efficiency solar cells, made with all-laser patterning process. Cutting costs and indium usage, LONGi is paving the way for brighter future of solar PV.

New solar-powered material adjusts body temperature for an optimal level in extreme heat or cold - giving you the freedom to explore colder climates or the hottest desert. Nankai University researchers have made a flexible open-face sandwich to create this revolutionary material.

Revolutionise vanilla production in Sepik region, PNG: EU-STREIT Programme introducing solar dryers to reduce curing time and maintain bean quality, while providing capacity-building training for 1,000+ rural households.

Discover how NREL and Solar Unsoiled are tackling the issue of pollen and bio-soiling on solar panels in the Southeastern US. A 10-year study finds that frequent rains are not enough to keep the panels clean and prevent financial losses.

The new monolithic tandem solar cell developed by Chonnam National University achieved 23% efficiency and a 2.1V open-circuit voltage. Fusing all-inorganic halide perovskites and other materials, it promises to revolutionize artificial photosynthesis and agri-voltaic applications.

This breakthrough in SHJ solar cell technology could revolutionize solar power: Researchers have developed cells with record-breaking power-conversion efficiencies of up to 26.4%, using cost-effective fabrication techniques for large-scale deployment. Let's make solar power a reality!

Revolutionary new technology for producing green hydrogen cheaper & more efficiently developed by IIT & BeDimensional S.p.A. using small ruthenium particles & solar-powered water electrolysis. Ruthenium costs 40 mg/kW - competitive & long-operating life. Up-scaled electrolysers powered by renewable energy sources will be next!

Researchers in China have developed a graphite putty for use in perovskite solar devices - malleable, cost-effective and environmentally sustainable with impressive efficiencies of up to 20.29%.

Organic solar cells made of wood pulp? Researchers have developed a way to increase the stability and sustainability of the solar cell using kraft lignin, creating hydrogen bonds for increased performance. Unlock the future of renewable energy with this environmentally friendly technology!

GCL sets the bar high in perovskite tandem module development with its new record in conversion efficiency. Optimized light trapping structure & adjusted band gap of device layer make it possible.

Chonnam National University researchers have developed a hot air deposition technique for processing tandem solar cells that is simpler, more efficient and requires no humidity-controlled environment. The team achieved a 23.07% efficiency rating, 65°C & 85°C thermal stability, and a 21.82% efficiency for a practical 1 cm2 cell size. Further development on track for a 29.1% practical efficiency.

Discover how two pioneering projects are merging energy production with water conservation to preserve agricultural land and conserve energy. Get the details on Project Nexus in California and the Gila River Indian Community project in Arizona.

New breakthrough in solar energy: Researchers from the University of Ottawa and international partners have manufactured the world's thinnest photovoltaic cells, twice as thin as a strand of hair. Unlock potential for miniaturized electronic devices and lower energy costs.

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.