Solar cells can be made with tin instead of lead, scientists find
A breakthrough in solar power could make it cheaper and more commercially viable, thanks to research at the University of Warwick.
Nov 23, 2016
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Perovskite solar cells surpass 20 percent efficiency
EPFL researchers are pushing the limits of perovskite solar cell performance by exploring the best way to grow these crystals.
Jun 9, 2016
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'Inkjet' solar panels poised to revolutionise green energy
What if one day all buildings could be equipped with windows and facades that satisfy the structure's every energy need, whether rain or shine?
Feb 3, 2019
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Caffeine gives solar cells an energy boost
Scientists from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and Solargiga Energy in China have discovered that caffeine can help make a promising alternative to traditional solar cells more efficient at converting light ...
Apr 25, 2019
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Rubidium pushes perovskite solar cells to 21.6 percent efficiency
EPFL scientists have stabilized perovskite solar cells by integrating rubidium into them. The innovation pushes power-conversion efficiency to 21.6%, ushering a new generation of perovskite solar cells.
Sep 30, 2016
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'Self-healing' solar cells could become reality
Solar cells of the future could be able to withstand corrosive susceptibility by "self-healing," in a break-through the scientific community has long been pursuing.
Jun 27, 2024
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Polish firm opens cutting-edge solar energy plant
A Polish company on Friday launched the world's first industrial production line of solar panels based on groundbreaking perovskite technology, which could revolutionise access to solar power.
May 21, 2021
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Physicists solve durability issue in next-generation solar cells
Physicists in the U.S. jumped a major hurdle standing in the way of the commercialization of solar cells created with halide perovskites as a lower-cost, higher-efficiency replacement for silicon when generating electricity ...
Feb 16, 2023
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Efficient next-generation solar panels on the horizon following breakthrough
A scientific breakthrough brings mass production of the next generation of cheaper and lighter perovskite solar cells one step closer thanks to researchers at the University of Surrey's Advanced Technology Institute (ATI). ...
Sep 20, 2023
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Chemist pursues answers to why promising solar cell material quickly degrades
A Florida State University researcher is unraveling the intricacies of a material that scientists worldwide are trying to manipulate to build better solar cells.
Jun 14, 2022
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