Low-temperature manufacturing for low-cost solar cells
23 February, 2017Researchers have cleared a critical manufacturing hurdle in the development of perovskite solar cells, in a breakthrough which could make printing solar cells as easy and inexpensive as printing a newspaper.
The time for 1500 V PV systems has come
19 December, 2016What is a 1500 V system? It simply defines that the withstand voltage of cables, converters, inverters and other components used in PV systems increases from 1000 to 1500 V.
Wearable copper ribbons for harvesting and storing energy
16 December, 2016Scientists from the University of Wollongong have developed a flexible copper strip that could be the answer to powering electronic devices via the clothes we wear.
Clothing could power smartphones with solar energy
12 October, 2016Chinese scientists have reported the first fibres suitable for weaving into tailorable textiles that can capture and release solar energy.
Why does ambient air improve perovskite solar cells?
24 August, 2016By exposing perovskite solar cells to ambient air for several hours after fabrication, their efficiency and effectiveness improves. The strange thing is that, until recently, no-one knew exactly why.
Tiny sideways solar systems
17 August, 2016Engineers have created high-performance, microscale solar cells that are said to outperform comparable devices. The small cells capture current from charges moving side to side, or laterally — and generate significantly more energy than other sideways solar systems.
Inkjet-printed photograph is also a solar cell
08 August, 2016Researchers have successfully created inkjet-printed photographs that produce energy, paving the way for electrical devices to be powered by graphics and imagery on their surfaces.
Solar technology — tools, tips and tricks of the trade
02 August, 2016Photovoltaic systems require specific knowledge and specialist products. Download this white paper to learn the tricks of the trade and discover expert solutions to:
Scientists harness flower power for more efficient solar cells
04 July, 2016Using nature as inspiration, researchers have developed solar cells with improved light harvesting. By reproducing rose petal epidermal cells and then integrating the transparent replicas into an organic solar cell, scientists achieved a relative efficiency gain of 12%.
Magellan Power Solar Smoother Horizon Power Class 1, 2 and 3
03 June, 2016Using battery power, Magellan Power's Solar Smoother enables a smooth transition between PV power and the grid, allowing the grid time to respond to a reduction in solar generation. Featuring smart industrial design, the unit is easy to install and complies with Horizon Power generation management requirements.
How efficient can solar cells be?
23 May, 2016UNSW researchers have developed a solar cell configuration that pushes sunlight-to-electricity conversion efficiency to 34.5%, establishing a world record for unfocused sunlight and edging towards the theoretical limits for such a device.
Quantum dots enhance light-to-current conversion
27 April, 2016Harnessing the power of the sun and creating light-harvesting or light-sensing devices requires a material that both absorbs light efficiently and converts the energy to highly mobile electrical current.
CNT slicing device to revolutionise electronics
15 March, 2016A new device developed by Australian scientists is being adapted to precisely cut through carbon nanotubes (CNTs) used in solar panel manufacturing and cancer treatment.
Solar cells for next-gen portable electronics
09 March, 2016 by David L Chandler, MIT News OfficeNew proof-of-concept solar cells, developed by researchers at MIT, could help power the next generation of portable electronic devices.
Lightweight, flexible solar cells
22 February, 2016A patented breakthrough by researchers at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology claims to improve the efficiency of organic photovoltaic cells by 50%.
