Solar Technology & PV R&D News

Discover the new strategy to homogenize and increase efficiency of perovskite films! A team of experts has revealed that adjusting the Cs+/FA+ ratio can tie the existing record of 26.1% conversion efficiency.

Discover how researchers from the University of Rome, ENEA, and CNR-ISM developed a protective buffer layer to mitigate sputtering damage in perovskite solar cells for better performance and efficiency. Up to 16.44% efficiency, with no visible transmission loss.

Discover the new technique to simplify the development of efficient and stable perovskite solar cells. Harness the power of visible light with these unique cells, produced at room temperature with less energy than traditional silicon materials. Now with 21.59% power conversion efficiency, and excellent stability, scientists are looking to make commercialization a reality.

Discover how a breakthrough process using kinetic temperature and duration control produces ultra-pure 2D Perovskite crystals with ideal quantum well thickness. Unlock the potential of optoelectronic and photovoltaic technologies with higher n-values and cost-effective materials.

Revolutionary record-breaking efficiency of 27% achieved in GaAs heterojunction solar cell by scientists at NREL. Combining computational and experimental methods to optimize doping and bandgap reduced the effects of defects. This breakthrough is applicable to multiple materials and levels of defect concentrations.

Help save the planet and the environment with We Recycle Solar. This four-year-old startup recycles solar panels instead of sending them to landfills, with a goal of processing 1 million panels by year-end. They're already making a difference and preparing for the future by seeking funding to expand across the US. Join the mission to save the planet!

Harness the power of the universe: Scientists from the Universities of Surrey and Swansea have proven it is possible to create lightweight, low-cost solar panels that can generate energy in space. These findings could open the door to commercially viable solar farms in space - find out how!

Groundbreaking design for perovskite solar cells boosts performance and stability, with 25.3% power-conversion efficiency measured in the lab and 95% of peak performance after 1000 hours of testing. Unlock the potential of PSCs for commercial applications!

Discover the latest breakthrough material developed by researchers at University College London - a phosphorus-arsenic nanoribbon. With potential applications in quantum computing, batteries, supercapacitors, solar cells and more, this revolutionary technology could revolutionize energy storage and electrical efficiency.

City University of Hong Kong researchers have created an innovative SAM molecule to improve the thermal robustness of perovskite solar cells, unlocking their potential for use in hot climates and reducing our reliance on fossil fuels.

Cosmos Innovation has raised $19.7M to build self-learning fab in the solar and semiconductor space. Experience a 10x acceleration in process recipes with top semiconductor companies and capture energy from the sun more efficiently with perovskite silicon tandem solar cells.

Witness the stunning combination of art, technology, and nature with Creazione SUGO's innovative Solar Moth installation, the world's largest solar-powered art-chitecture. Guinness-worthy and eco-friendly, explore a unique union of art and sustainability.

Unlock the potential of the sun. Discover how nanostructured hard-carbon florets (NCFs) can absorb 97% of solar radiation, converting it to thermal energy with an efficiency of 186%. The perfect material for solar-thermal conversion.

Unlock the power of shingling for Perovskite-Silicon Tandem (PVST) cells with Fraunhofer ISE and Oxford PV's research. Increase module efficiency and reduce shadowing losses with their 1/6 cut PVST cells and low-temperature silver paste.

This research team has designed a large-area two-terminal tandem solar cell that boasts a 25.2% efficiency with over 10 cm2 in area. Learn more about the lithium fluoride interlayer that helps overcome common PV cell issues.