New record for solar cell efficiency signals bright future for solar tech
Researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) have broken their own record to create a more efficient solar cell.
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Rapid preparation of CdSe thin-film solar cells
The silicon-based tandem solar cell is regarded as the most promising strategy to break the theoretical efficiency limit of single-junction Si solar cells. With Si-based tandem solar cells as the bottom cells, the optimal ...
Jan 10, 2022
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A strategy to fabricate organic solar cells with efficiencies over 17% using non-harmful solvents
Over the past few years, engineers have created increasingly advanced technologies to produce and store energy more sustainably. Solar cells made of organic molecules or polymers are among the most promising sustainable energy ...
Business
Advanced Micro Devices' stock soars after its chips are chosen to power Facebook data centers
Advanced Micro Devices has signed a deal with Facebook, which recently rebranded to Meta, to use AMD chips in its data center computers.
Nov 9, 2021
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Building efficient and thermally stable perovskite solar cells using Ti₃C₂TₓMXene
A new generation of cheap, sustainable and efficient solar cells is a step closer, thanks to scientists at The University of Queensland.
Oct 6, 2021
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Solar cells with 30-year lifetimes for power-generating windows
A new transparency-friendly solar cell design could marry high efficiencies with 30-year estimated lifetimes, research led by the University of Michigan has shown. It may pave the way for windows that also provide solar power.
Sep 14, 2021
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Efficiency of flexible CIGS solar cells measured at record 21.4%
A group of scientists at Empa has pushed the efficiency of flexible solar cells to a new limit. Independent measurements revealed an efficiency of 21.4 percent when these types of solar cells convert light into electricity. ...
Sep 7, 2021
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Scientists develop transparent electrode that boosts solar cell efficiency
Developing new ultrathin metal electrodes has allowed researchers to create semitransparent perovskite solar cells that are highly efficient and can be coupled with traditional silicon cells to greatly boost the performance ...
May 28, 2021
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Carbon heat pumps smart option for hotels in cold climates
Energy consumption in the hotel industry is high and contributes to global warming.
May 25, 2021
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Turbine cooling turns night into day
Keeping turbines running efficiently during a hot Australian summer's day can be hard work. But a new technology is drawing on the cold night air to make it easier.
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