MIT spin-off is producing highly transparent, efficient solar cells in its Silicon Valley pilot production facility.
Photoanodes for Efficient Water Splitting by Photoelectrochemical Cells
Novel hematite-derived photoanodes for photoelectrochemical (PEC) cells improve the efficiency of solar energy storage by water splitting.
Developing transparent solar concentrators
A team of researchers at Michigan State University has developed a new type of transparent solar concentrator.
Ultra-black silicon makes an excellent broadband absorber
A novel ultra-black broadband absorber concept based on a needle-like silicon nanostructure has been developed by Jena researchers.
Outdoor operational stability of polymer solar modules
ITO-free large-area organic solar cell modules were operated in outdoor conditions over 1 year simultaneously in India and Denmark.
Graphene could pierce cell membranes, disrupt function
New research adds to knowledge of potential toxicity of nanomaterials.
Spicing up solar power
With the help of thin-film technologies, researchers have now been able to turn solar cells into colorful creations.
Cell instructive material made from titanium oxide nanotubes
Scientists developed a convenient, anodization based method to produce a gradient TiO2 nanotube biomaterial.
Solar car with motor materials from ThyssenKrupp
Soft magnetic steel is the core of a new generation of solar cars.
University of Ulster secures EPSRC funding for solar tech research
£700,000 grant will support research to drive down energy costs in an environmentally friendly way.