Researchers one step closer to efficient, next-gen solar panels
28 September, 2023A scientific breakthrough by researchers at the University of Surrey has brought the mass production of the next generation of cheaper and lighter perovskite solar cells one step closer.
Aussie project aims to produce cheap, efficient solar cells
27 September, 2023Researchers from QUT have partnered with Aussie solar research companies for a project that aims to commercialise low-cost, flexible perovskite solar cells.
Upcycling pure silicon to make lithium-ion batteries
13 September, 2023Scientists from NTU Singapore have developed a method to recover high-purity silicon from expired solar panels, enabling them to produce Li-ion batteries.
New battery holds promise for green energy
13 September, 2023 by Michael MillerChemists from the University of Cincinnati have developed a novel battery designed for storing energy from wind or solar farms.
Flexible solar cells achieve 19% PCE gain
07 September, 2023Researchers have developed a ternary organic solar cell with power conversion efficiency gains of over 19%, using a component to improve crystallinity and alignment.
Transparent thin-film solar cell developed with flexible substrate
30 August, 2023Researchers have developed a transparent thin-film solar cell on a flexible substrate that displays various reflective colours without reducing solar cell efficiency.
Breakthrough for silicon-perovskite tandem solar cell efficiency
23 August, 2023New research has shown how interfaces between perovskite layers and silicon cells in tandem solar cells can be modified to improve performance and efficiency.
Solar batteries: new material absorbs light, stores energy
09 August, 2023Researchers have explored the design characteristics of a solar battery made from a material based on 2D carbon nitride, as it is non-toxic and easily synthesised.
Device generates hydrogen from sunlight
03 August, 2023Researchers from Rice University in the US have designed a device that can use sunlight to generate hydrogen, with an efficiency of 20.8%.
New robot boosts solar energy research
27 July, 2023 by NC State UniversityResearchers have developed a robot that can conduct experiments more efficiently and sustainably to develop a range of semiconductor materials.
Boosting high-temperature stability of perovskite solar cells
26 July, 2023Researchers have found a way to improve the operational stability of perovskite solar cells at high temperatures.
Bifacial perovskite solar cells achieve 93% backside efficiency
20 July, 2023Researchers have demonstrated the potential of bifacial perovskite solar cells, showcasing their ability to achieve higher power conversion efficiencies compared to traditional solar cells.
NUS scientists record 24.35% PCE for perovskite solar cells
23 June, 2023A team of scientists has demonstrated a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 24.35% in perovskite solar cells, paving the way for a more efficient energy source.
Photovoltaic modules — the principle of photovoltaic cell operation
23 June, 2023Photovoltaics is the technology of converting solar radiation into electric power through photovoltaic panels and DC-to-AC converters to supply energy to consumers connected to a power network or to store energy in batteries.
New hybrid material transforms light
14 June, 2023Scientists have developed a composite material that can transform low-energy light into high-energy light.
