Solar Technology & PV R&D News

Scientist improve efficiency of next-generation solar cell material
Perovskites are a prominent candidate for ultimately changing silicon as the material of choice for solar panels. They provide the capacity for low-priced, low-temperature manufacturing of ultrathin, light-weight flexible cells, however so far their effectiveness at transforming sunlight to power has lagged behind that of silicon and also some other alternatives.
Mar 1, 2021 // Technology, Solar Panels, solar cell, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, efficiency, perovskites, Jason Yoo, Lester Wolfe, Moungi Bawendi
Beaming a light on what's actually taking place in perovskite solar cells
Consumers around the world are demanding greener power resources; therefore, enhancing the performance and economic viability of solar cells is an essential research focus. Improving the performance of perovskite solar cells has actually been a specific top priority; nonetheless, less emphasis has actually been placed on comprehending what makes the cell performance degrade. Now, current searchings for from researchers at the College of Tsukuba offer a microscopic-level research study of perovskite solar cells to address the understanding gap.
Mar 1, 2021 // Technology, solar cells, perovskite, University of Tsukuba, Kazuhiro Marumoto
Basically endless solar cell experiments
Osaka College researchers employed equipment finding out to make new polymers for usage in solar devices. After basically evaluating over 200,000 prospect materials, they manufactured one of one of the most encouraging and located its buildings were consistent with their predictions. This work may bring about a change in the way functional products are discovered.
Mar 1, 2021 // Technology, solar cell, efficiency, Osaka University, Kakaraparthi Kranthiraja, Akinori Saeki
Solar-Powered Bitcoin Mining
It is observable that the business of cryptocurrencies is a growing market, bitcoin alone has a value of 70 Billion Dollars. However, a growing issue with bitcoins is their mining process. Massive amounts of power are required to run these operations
Feb 26, 2021 // Technology, Software, Blockchain, USA, mining, North America, Bitcoin
Researchers improve effectiveness of next-generation solar cell product
Perovskites are a prominent prospect for ultimately replacing silicon as the product of option for photovoltaic panels. They supply the possibility for low-cost, low-temperature manufacturing of ultrathin, light-weight adaptable cells, yet until now their efficiency at converting sunlight to electrical energy has actually dragged that of silicon and also a few other choices.
Feb 25, 2021 // Technology, USA, Georgia, South Korea, solar cells, Europe, Asia, MIT, North America, efficiency, perovskites, Jason Yoo, Lester Wolfe, Fariborz Maseeh
Cryptocurrency promoting transition to green energy
Cryptocurrency and its mining processes have often been blamed for their negligence of the environment as the tremendous amounts of energy required to power the business has even surpassed the power consumption of some small nations on the planet. This is further echoed by the fact that the energy requirements are often fulfilled by unsustainable methods, such as fossil-fuel based electricity generation, leading to carbon pollution at the hands of the industry.
Feb 25, 2021 // Technology, Software, Blockchain, mining, green energy, cryptocurrency
Buckyballs on DNA for harvesting light
Organic molecules that record photons and also convert these into electrical energy have vital applications for generating environment-friendly power. Light-harvesting facilities need 2 semiconductors, an electron benefactor as well as an acceptor. Exactly how well they function is determined by their quantum efficiency, the price whereby photons are exchanged electron-hole pairs.
Feb 24, 2021 // Technology, Germany, solar cells, Europe, KIT, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, efficiency, quantum efficiency, DNA
The best recipe for efficient perovskite solar cells
They have improved a procedure for vertically transferring a remedy made from an economical perovskite solute onto a relocating substratum listed below. Not only have they uncovered the vital duty played by one of the solvents used, yet they have also taken a more detailed take a look at the aging as well as storage space residential or commercial properties of the option.
Feb 24, 2021 // Technology, Germany, solar cells, Europe, perovskite, HZB, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin
Blackstone Technology Presents New 3D Printed Lithium-Ion Battery Cell
Switzerland-based Blackstone Resources announced vital achievements by its subsidiary Blackstone Technology, during its Blackstone's Battery Day held recently. On that day, the company presented a brand-new 3D-printed lithium-ion battery cell created with its very own proprietary copyrighted technology.
Feb 23, 2021 // Technology, Storage, ENERGY STORAGE, lithium-ion battery, 3-D printed presentation, Blackstone Resources, Blackstone Technology, Lithium-Ion Battery technology, Holger Gritzka
Robot solar cleansing firm Solavio Labs eyes North America growth after moneying increase
Solavio Labs, an Indian startup that offers self-governing solar panel cleaning technology, is increasing its footprint to North America and the Middle East after safeguarding fresh funding.
Feb 23, 2021 // Technology, Plants, India, Asia, funding, Artificial Intelligence, panel cleaning, robotics, robot cleaners, solar o&m, Solavio Labs
Solar-Bitcoin Convergence
Solar energy and cryptocurrency, on first glance these two fields look vastly different. But on closer inspection, we can spot a lot that is common and analyze how both domains converge in various aspects.
Feb 22, 2021 // Technology, Software, Blockchain, mining, Bitcoin, lithium batteries, Solar-Bitcoin
Amara Raja Opens Tech-hub for Lithium-ion Cells in Tirupati
Amara Raja Batteries has opened the nation's first technology hub to create lithium-ion cells, at its Tirupati center in Andhra Pradesh.
Feb 22, 2021 // Technology, Storage, India, Asia, Andhra Pradesh, EV, PTI, lithium-ion cells, Amara Raja, Amara Raja Lithium-ion cells, ISRO
TruSpin Reveals Breakthrough in Lithium-ion Battery Modern Technology
Third-party tests have verified that making use of TruSpin silicon nanofibers reliably multiplies the power ability of Lithium-ion batteries.
Feb 19, 2021 // Technology, Storage, Lithium-ion batteries, TruSpin, Robert Agnew
Emera Technologies as well as Novonix Partner on Ingenious Battery Technology
Emera Technologies as well as Halifax-based Novonix Battery Technology Solutions (Novonix) are working together to develop battery pack systems to sustain microgrids that will provide solar power directly to houses, and could result in interesting future chances throughout North America.
Feb 19, 2021 // Technology, Storage, Microgrids, Emera Technologies, Novonix, BlockEnergy, Rob Bennett, Chris Burns
Solar Cleansing Start-up Solavio Labs Obtains Financing from Canadian Province
Solavio Labs, an Indian tidy tech startup introducing in the photovoltaic panel cleaning innovation space has introduced the completion of funding from Canadian Province-- New Brunswick for Rs 40,60,000 taking their overall fund elevated to Rs 2 crores.
Feb 19, 2021 // Technology, India, Asia, Start-up, Solavio, Suraj Mohan