Giving solar cells the flip
20 September, 2021Flipping the structure of perovskite–silicon tandem solar cells can lead to dramatic gains in solar-cell performance.
Perovskite + silicon = better solar cell efficiency
08 September, 2021Pairing metal halide perovskites with conventional silicon leads to a powerful solar cell that overcomes the 26% practical efficiency limit of using silicon cells alone.
Plugging the gaps to boost perovskite performance
27 August, 2021A multifunctional molecule that plugs various atomic-scale defects in perovskite solar materials can significantly boost their longevity and electrical output.
Scientists set world record with bifacial solar cells
19 August, 2021Scientists have produced a more efficient type of solar cell that generates power on both the front and the back sides, setting a new world record in the process.
New method for making perovskite solar cells at scale
15 July, 2021Researchers have discovered that a key component of next-generation solar panels can be created without expensive, high-temperature fabrication methods.
Monolayer improves efficiency of organic solar cells
06 July, 2021Chemists have developed a material that functions as a hole-transporting layer in a solar element, proving versatile and applicable to different solar technologies.
Tuning perovskite solar cells to boost performance
01 July, 2021A popular perovskite light absorber has been found to have defects that impede solar cell performance, according to new research.
Molecular coating enhances organic solar cell performance
18 June, 2021An electrode coating just one molecule thick can significantly enhance the performance of an organic photovoltaic cell.
'Molecular glue' makes perovskite solar cells more reliable
08 June, 2021Researchers are improving the long-term reliability of perovskite solar cells with a so-called 'molecular glue' that keeps a key interface inside the cells from degrading.
2D perovskite films found to resemble a sandwich
28 May, 2021The 2D films used in some perovskite solar cells closely resemble a sandwich — with two layers of the same type (the bread) surrounding one central, contrasting layer (the filling).
Perovskite solar modules break a world record
14 May, 2021Researchers have produced perovskite solar modules with minimal scaling loss, combining laser-based series interconnections with vacuum processing of all layers of the solar cell.
Innovative solar tech runs cooler and lasts longer
14 May, 2021Singlet fission and tandem solar cells — two ways to generate solar power more efficiently — also help to lower operating temperatures and keep devices running for longer.
Improving absorber layers in perovskite solar cells
06 May, 2021A synthetic approach that improves absorber layers in perovskite solar cells could help them achieve their full potential, researchers have found.
How can human hair boost perovskite solar cell performance?
23 April, 2021Researchers have used carbon dots, created from human hair waste, to create a kind of 'armour' to improve the performance of cutting-edge solar technology.
Smart solar harvester inspired by a magnifying glass
15 April, 2021Researchers have designed a 'smart' device to harvest daylight and relay it to underground spaces, reducing the need to draw on traditional energy sources for lighting.
