Solar Technology & PV R&D News

Scientists suggest unique bilayer structure for crystalline silicon solar cells
Researchers from the Shanghai Advanced Research Institute (SARI) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have proposed an unique "bilayer" structure composing of various change metal oxide (TMO) thin films in crystalline silicon (c-Si) solar cells in order to boost the cells' effectiveness.
Dec 9, 2021 // Technology, China, Asia, crystalline silicon solar cells, Advanced Research Institute, SARI
Prospects for a lot more efficient solar energy conversion
Energy is an essential commodity of our existence, thus, having a sustainable, sustainable as well as inexpensive energy resource is vital. Of all the renewable resource resources, the sunlight is the most promising because of the large amount of energy it emits to the earth surface. To gain from this substantial energy from the sun, a detailed research right into photovoltaics is required. In this short article, we present our searchings for from the surface study of a perovskite material, methyl ammonium triiodide (MAPbI3).
Dec 9, 2021 // Technology, perovskite, efficiency, Aalto University, Azimatu Seidu
AES launches 'first-of-its-kind', AI-driven solar installation robot
Energy technology business AES has introduced an artificially intelligent (AI) robot to sustain the construction of brand-new solar projects.
Dec 9, 2021 // Technology, AES, Artificial Intelligence, construction, robots
MIT Researchers Devise Semisolid Flow Battery for Wind, Solar Pwr Storage Space
For batteries made from an electrically conductive mixture, the consistency of molasses might assist solve a critical piece of the decarbonization puzzle. MIT scientists have actually developed a semisolid flow battery that might be able to exceed lithium-ion and also vanadium redox flow batteries.
Dec 7, 2021 // Technology, Storage, MIT, Gareth McKinley, semisolid flow battery, Thaneer Malai Narayanan
New Israeli JV to Create Drone For Solar Panels Cleaning
The totally automated system will consist of a drone docking station for automated battery substitute and cleaning fluid replenishment, making it possible for the system to operate constantly. Photovoltaic panel cleaning is likely to soon end up being a significant market as dirt, dust, mud and bird droppings greatly minimize solar panel efficiency, affecting power output.
Dec 7, 2021 // Technology, Asia, Israel, solar drone, Airobotics, Meir Kliner, Shmuel Yanai, solar panel cleaning drone system
220MWh Japanese Power Transfer Vessel's Prototype to be Ready 2025
PowerX and Imabari Shipbuilding to jointly develop the initial Power ARK prototype ship and also marine batteries by the end of 2025. Imabari Shipbuilding to spend 1 billion yen (US$ 8.86 million) in PowerX.
Dec 7, 2021 // Technology, Storage, Transport, Japan, Asia, Imabari Shipbuilding, Masahiro Ito, Power ARK, power transfer vessel, PowerX, Yukito Higaki
Unique method to produce lead halide perovskite solar cells with record efficiency
In a joint effort between Pavia University (Italy) as well as the Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden at Technische Universität Dresden (Germany), scientists created a novel method to make lead halide perovskite solar cells with record performance. Results have been published in Science Advances.
Dec 6, 2021 // Technology, Germany, Italy, solar cells, Europe, perovskite, Yana Vaynzof, efficiency, Giulia Grancini, Pavia University, Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden, Technische Universität Dresden
Perovskite solar cells soar to brand-new heights
Metal halide perovskites have actually been under intense investigation over the last decade, due to the amazing surge in their performance in optoelectronic tools such as solar cells or light-emitting diodes.
Dec 3, 2021 // Technology, Germany, Europe, Yana Vaynzof, efficiency, perovskite solar cells, Giulia Grancini
Researchers establish lead-absorbing tape to boost viability of rising star in solar energy market
Researchers at Northern Illinois University and the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden, Colorado, are reporting a possible development that could aid speed commercialization of very appealing perovskite solar cells (PSCs) for use in photovoltaic panels.
Dec 2, 2021 // Technology, USA, Solar Panels, North America, doe, perovskite solar cells, Northern Illinois University, Department of Energy's
An energy-storage solution that flows like soft-serve ice cream
Batteries made from an electrically conductive combination the consistency of molasses might help fix a critical piece of the decarbonization puzzle.
Dec 1, 2021 // Technology, Storage, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT, Emre Gençer
Reliable organic solar cells processed from green solvents
A small guest molecule in the ideal location makes it possible to generate energy-efficient organic solar cells utilizing eco-friendly solvents.
Dec 1, 2021 // Technology, Sweden, Europe, efficiency, Linkoping University, Feng Gao, organic solar cells
Directional management of user interface defects achieved in perovskite solar cells
Organic-inorganic halide perovskite products have outstanding optical capture capacity and also service provider conductivity. Perovskite solar cells, with amazing power conversion effectiveness, reveal fantastic application potential customers.
Dec 1, 2021 // Technology, China, Asia, perovskite solar cells, Pan Xu, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, HFIPS
Scientists discover method to improve perovskite performance and stability
Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and affiliated organizations throughout the country have actually strengthened the performance of perovskite solar cells by as high as 16%.
Nov 30, 2021 // Technology, NREL, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency, Kai Zhu
Infineon Technologies Launches Improved Power MOSFET Tech
For contemporary switch-mode power supplies (SMPS) as well as battery-powered applications, there is an emerging pattern towards greater performance and boosted dependability. Supporting this pattern, semiconductor manufacturing firm Infineon Technologies is presenting the OptiMOSTM 6 100 V with a brand-new power MOSFET technology.
Nov 30, 2021 // Technology, Infineon Technologies, OptiMOSTM, power MOSFET technology, switch-mode power supplies, SMPS
Color-tunable transparent silicon solar cell with 7.38% performance
Developed for BIPV applications by scientists in Korea, the solar cell is based on a 100μm-thick n-type silicon wafer as well as has a bending radius of 3-6mm.
Nov 29, 2021 // Technology, South Korea, Asia, efficiency, UNIST, silicon solar cell, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology