Record-breaking solar cells feature self-assembling molecules
27 September, 2019Tandem perovskite-CIGS solar cells have reached an efficiency of 23.26% — said to be a world record value in this type of cell.
Organic solar cells one step closer to commercialisation
23 September, 2019Key components of organic solar cells require less electrical conductivity than initially thought — a breakthrough that should bring the devices closer to becoming a commercial reality.
Photovoltaic power could be produced from textiles
21 August, 2019Pliable, textile-based solar cells could enable truck tarps to produce the electricity consumed by the driver when underway, or to power electronic systems used to locate trailers in shipping terminals.
Boosting solar cell performance as easy as 1-2-3
14 August, 2019Adding a third ingredient to the light-capturing layer of an emerging solar cell technology can significantly improve all aspects of its energy-harvesting performance, according to researchers.
Deforming solar cells could improve efficiency
08 August, 2019Solar cells and light-sensing technologies could be made more efficient by taking advantage of an unusual property that results from deformations and defects in their structures.
DuPont Fortasun solar silicones
11 June, 2019DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions has announced DuPont Fortasun solar silicones — a product line that features sealants, adhesives, potting agents, encapsulants and electrically conductive adhesives.
Why does selenium increase solar panel efficiency?
24 May, 2019A PhD student from Loughborough University has helped shed light (no pun intended) on a solar panel puzzle that could lead to more efficient devices being developed.
Solar cells perform better with caffeine — no, really!
29 April, 2019Researchers have discovered that caffeine can increase the efficiency of perovskite solar cells, enhancing their thermal stability and ability to convert light to electricity.
Self-assembling nanomaterials increase solar cell efficiency
12 February, 2019Scientists used a process called singlet fission to produce and extend the life of harvestable light-generated electrons.
Cheaper, more efficient perovskite solar cells
19 December, 2018A newly synthesised molecule assembles itself into a monolayer which can cover a variety of surfaces and can function as a hole-transporting material in a perovskite solar cell.
Wireless self-charging system uses NIR band
16 October, 2018Researchers have developed a permanent, wireless self-charging platform for low-power wearable electronics by converting near-infrared band irradiation to electrical energy.
Dual-layer solar cell sets efficiency record
04 September, 2018Materials scientists have developed a highly efficient thin-film solar cell that generates more energy from sunlight than typical solar panels, thanks to its double-layer design.
Phosphorus + microwaves = more efficient solar cells
10 August, 2018Flakes of phosphorene, a 2D form of phosphorus only a few atoms thick, are being used to boost the energy capacity of dye-sensitised solar cells.
Magellan Power Solar Gate solar power monitoring system
02 August, 2018Magellan Power's Solar Gate combines hardware and software to control and prevent the export of solar power to the grid.
Smart solar hybrid streetlight system developed
31 July, 2018 by Aman Jha, Jitendra Jain, Prashant Pandey, Indar Prakash Singhal and Kamaldeep Bansal — AMG Central Lab, STMicroelectronics Pvt Ltd Greater Noida, UP, Delhi, IndiaSTMicroelectronics has devised a smart solar hybrid LED streetlight system, developed as a pilot project and implemented in the car park at one of its campuses.
