Alternative solar cells ramp up efficiency and stability
Imperial researchers are designing cheaper and more flexible solar energy materials, set to rival traditional rigid silicon panels.
Jan 12, 2017
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Solar panel technology is set to be turbo-charged—but first, a few big roadblocks have to be cleared
Solar panel technology has made enormous progress in the last two decades. In fact, the most advanced silicon solar cells produced today are about as good as the technology will get.
Sep 11, 2023
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Perovskite solar cells designed to take the heat in high-humidity environments
As global sustainability and clean energy megatrends impact how we approach energy strategies toward a greener future for the planet, renewable technologies such as wind and solar are leading areas of focus for research. ...
Feb 21, 2022
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Researchers solve major challenge in mass production of low-cost solar cells
An international team of university researchers today reports solving a major fabrication challenge for perovskite cells—the intriguing potential challengers to silicon-based solar cells.
Jun 21, 2018
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Recycling next-generation solar panels fosters green planet
Tossing worn-out solar panels into landfills may soon become electronics waste history.
Jun 24, 2021
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New study reveals secrets to solar success
A new study shows how researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) achieved a world record in solar cell efficiency.
Jan 22, 2021
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New world records for perovskite-on-silicon-tandem solar cells
Increasing the power conversion efficiency of solar cells is important for two reasons. In the long run, it is the most effective way to reduce the levelized cost of electricity. In the short term, it is the best way to promote ...
Jul 7, 2022
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Punching holes in opaque solar cells turns them transparent
Researchers in Korea have found an effective and inexpensive strategy to transform solar cells from opaque to transparent. Existing transparent solar cells tend to have a reddish hue and lower efficiency, but by punching ...
Dec 11, 2019
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Combining perovskite with silicon, solar cells convert more energy from sun
Many countries around the world are committed to reducing emissions or reaching net-zero emissions to meet the United Nations' climate goals of maintaining temperature increases below 1.5 degrees Celsius by 2050. Renewable ...
Aug 17, 2021
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Perovskite solar cells reach record long-term stability, efficiency over 20 percent
Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) can offer high light-conversion efficiency with low manufacturing costs. But to be commercially viable, perovskite films must also be durable and not degrade under solar light over time. EPFL ...
Sep 28, 2017
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