Solar Technology & PV R&D News

A research team has proposed a novel strategy to enhance the performance of perovskite solar cells; using a molecular bridge made of ammonium cations to create a strong connection between layers. Theoretical and experimental studies show promise for top-performing solar cells, with potential for clean energy generation.

Unlock a new source of energy with KAUST's discovery of a link between organic semiconductor and outdoor stability of organic solar cells. With applications from photovoltaic windows to net-zero greenhouses, this breakthrough could open up a world of possibilities.

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Experience 3D printing's amazing potential to transform lighting technology: Researchers from the University of Missouri and the University of Tulsa have combined perovskite nanocrystals and UV resin to produce a thin, stable color conversion layer. This could create cheaper, higher quality lighting with energy efficiency!

LONGi's R&D team sets record-breaking 33.9% efficiency in tandem solar cell – and they're confident of pushing that to over 34% soon. Get the details from this expert analysis.

Experience the breakthrough of thin-film tandem solar cells: Researchers at Empa, NUS and HI ERN achieve record efficiency of 29.9%, lower electricity costs & 2000 Wh/m2 daily.

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.