A new manufacturing technique creates ultrathin solar cells that are so light and flexible that they can rest on the surface of a soap bubble.
No longer just solar sharing: Bringing agrivoltaics to the next level
Semi-transparent solar cells allow plants and solar energy to be efficiently generated on the same crop land.
X-rays reveal in situ crystal growth of lead-free perovskite solar panel materials
University of Groningen scientists have now “watched” how thin films of tin-based perovskite crystals grow to create more efficient and stable tin-based perovskite solar panels.
Turning waste heat from solar panels into a water distillation process
Photovoltaic-membrane distillation turns waste heat from solar panels into a power source to drive an efficient water distillation process.
Solar Energy Goes Organic
Organic solar cells could be an important part of future power generation, but only if their efficiency increases.
Extending the Range of Electric Cars with Invisible Solar Panels
Butterfly inspired photovoltaic car roof extends the mileage by approx. 10% or an equivalent reduction in fuel consumption.
Excellence in Energy: Free-to-Access Reviews from Top Energy Authors
Excellence in Energy invited-only review series just turned 2. These papers come from the top researchers in energy-related fields, and are free to read!
Sunnier Days for Solar Tech
A new type of silicon that better uses sunlight and promises to cut the cost of solar technology.
Earth Day 2019: Solar Hydrogen Fusion Used… to Make Hydrogen?
A solar cell that makes its own storable fuel.
Water Splitting Materials: An Excellence in Energy Review
Sunlight is the ultimate renewable energy resource. This Excellence in Energy review describes the latest materials being explored for PEC water splitting systems, which turn sunlight into gaseous hydrogen and oxygen.