Solar Technology & PV R&D News

Perovskite solar module with 18.45% effectiveness through co-solvent dilution method
The module was produced with methylammonium lead iodide (MAPbI3) perovskite solar cells through inexpensive spin coating. The panel additionally achieved an open-circuit voltage of 16.07 V, a short-circuit current of 69.52 mA, and a fill element of 75.35%.
Jan 31, 2022 // Technology, Manufacturing News, Italy, Europe, solar cell, perovskite, Aldo di Carlo, solar module, Hong Zhang, solar efficiency
Solar-plus-storage self-governing power generator from Spain
Established in Spain, the Arca system integrates photovoltaic panels, power electronic devices, and also power storage. Arca Lite has a ranked power of 490 Wp, and also Arca Plus of 980 Wp.
Jan 28, 2022 // Technology, Manufacturing News, Spain, Europe, Solartia, IED, Iñigo Ayerra
Illuminating just how solvent additives boost efficiency in polymer solar cells
All-polymer blend solar cells are expected to play an important role in the transition to clean power technologies because they can be easily created in large-scale flexible sheets. Nevertheless, their efficiency has lagged behind that of more typical silicon alternatives, in addition to various other organic solar cells.
Jan 28, 2022 // Technology, solar cells, efficiency, Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Masakazu Nakamura
Perovskite solar cell with 1,400-hour stability at heats
German scientists have actually established a perovskite PV cell with impressive stability by adding a bilayer of polymers that safeguards the perovskite from corrosion. This design assists to secure the exceptionally delicate perovskite user interface and also provides the cell with astonishingly high conductivity.
Jan 27, 2022 // Technology, Manufacturing News, Germany, Europe, solar cell, perovskite, FAU, Yicheng Zhao, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
New technique increases effectiveness, sustainability of large-scale perovskite solar cells
A global group of researchers has actually shown a technique for generating perovskite photovoltaic products on an industrial scale, which will lower the expense and enhance the performance of mass-produced perovskite solar cells.
Jan 26, 2022 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, Aldo di Carlo, Michael Gratzel, efficiently, Aram Amassian
Construction of perovskite solar cells with just a piece of paper? A brand-new technique informs you exactly how
Perovskite semiconductor solar cells are a very interesting solar innovation possessing comparable effectiveness to silicon but cast or published in slim films through liquid inks. A brand-new approach that uses a straightforward sheet of paper to deposit the perovskite films without any pricey devices has actually been established by a group from Tor Vergata University as well as College of Zanjan.
Jan 24, 2022 // Technology, Italy, Europe, solar cell, perovskite, Tor Vergata University of Rome, University of Zanjan, Thomas M. Brown
Research team sets new effectiveness record for solar cell technology
A group of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has set a new record in the power conversion effectiveness of solar cells made using perovskite and also organic materials. This technological innovation paves the way for flexible, light-weight, low cost as well as ultra-thin photovoltaic cells which are excellent for powering lorries, watercrafts, blinds and also various other applications.
Jan 24, 2022 // Technology, Asia, solar cell, perovskite, Singapore, efficiency, NUS, National University of Singapore, Hou Yi, Asst Prof Hou
Calculating the coming aluminum demand for solar panels as well as just how to alleviate its greenhouse influence
A team of researchers at the University of New South Wales has actually discovered that because of enhanced needs for photovoltaic panels in the coming years there will certainly be a corresponding boost in the requirement for aluminum to sustain them.
Jan 24, 2022 // Technology, solar panel, University of New South Wales, Timothy Laing, University of Brighton
Quantum dots boost perovskite solar cell effectiveness and scalability
Perovskites are hybrid substances made from steel halides and organic components. They show excellent potential in a series of applications, e.g. LED lights, lasers, as well as photodetectors, yet their major payment remains in solar cells, where they are poised to surpass the market from their silicon equivalents.
Jan 21, 2022 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency, EPFL, Michael Grätzel, Korea Institute of Energy Research, Dong Suk Kim
Research: Chemical nature of defects that create trap states in metal halide perovskite solar cells
Over the last few years, designers worldwide have actually been working to create alternate as well as sustainable energy services, such as solar cells.
Jan 18, 2022 // Technology, solar cells, university of toledo, perovskites, Jinsong Huang, Zhenyi Ni, University of North Carolina
Photon recycling: The secret to high-efficiency perovskite solar cells
Scientists from TU Dresden, in cooperation with researchers at Seoul National University (SNU) and Korea University (KU), demonstrated the role of the re-use of photons (called 'photon recycling') and also light scattering effects in perovskite solar cells, supplying a pathway towards high-efficiency solar energy conversion. The study has been published in Science Developments.
Jan 17, 2022 // Technology, Germany, solar cells, Europe, perovskite, efficiency, Seoul National University, Korea University, Dresden University of Technology, SNU, KU, Karl Leo
Enzinc will begin testing zinc-based battery with energy business
Rechargeable zinc battery developer Enzinc has found third-party item screening companions in BASE Technologies, EV billing SaaS business ChargeNet Stations, in addition to a worldwide battery producer, a leading electric bike brand name and also a worldwide waste as well as recycling supplier, which are teaming with Enzinc confidentially.
Jan 17, 2022 // Technology, Storage, USA, North America, Enzinc, University of California Riverside, Danny Kennedy, Michael Burz, Rebecca Wolkoff
The Hydrogen Stream: Hydrogen refueling stations for automobile market
Canada's First Hydrogen and German consulting firm FEV are establishing a hydrogen fueling station for remote places where there are no electric power grids readily available. Additionally, Japan and Indonesia have actually begun to cooperate on hydrogen and carbon capture innovations and the UK gas grid is set to begin blending hydrogen around the nation from following year.
Jan 17, 2022 // Technology, Transport, Solar to Fuel, Japan, Canada, Germany, UK, Europe, Asia, hydrogen, North America, Thyssenkrupp, Snam, FEV
Researchers Layout Lithium-air Batteries for Commercial Use in EVs, Drones
The demand for the development of rechargeable batteries with high energy thickness has been raising over the last few years.
Jan 13, 2022 // Technology, Storage, Japan, Li-ion batteries, Asia, LIBs, Lithium–air batteries, LABs, National Institute for Materials Science
New materials for extremely high-efficiency perovskite solar cells
A team of chemists from Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuania synthesized materials that were utilized for building a record-breaking perovskite solar module, with an efficiency of 21.4 percent. This was attained with the passivation of the active solar cell layer, which boosts the efficiency of the cell as well as substantially boosts its stability.
Jan 12, 2022 // Technology, Manufacturing News, solar cells, Europe, perovskite, Switzerland, Lithuania, efficiency, EPFL, Kaunas University of Technology, KTU, Kasparas Rakštys, Lausanne Federal Institute of Technology