A new eco-friendly perovskite solar cell improves stability and minimizes harmful solvents and lead leakage found in conventional cells.
Scientists unlock low-cost material from solar cells to manipulate light for industry
Perovskites have been discovered to be a cheap alternative for Faraday rotators.
Almost 40% conversion efficiency predicted in new perovskite solar cell
A new material shows great potential with an impressive theoretical maximum conversion efficiency of 38% in a perovskite/Si tandem solar cell architecture.
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.
Metamaterial Improves Solar Cells
As the demand for photovoltaics increases, so too does the demand for rare metal resources, which must be addressed.
Photothermal Fabrics for Solar Desalination
A hanging model for solar‐enabled evaporation of seawater desalination.
Minimizing Light Loss in Solar Cells [Video]
A fluoropolymer-based antireflective coating leads to high power conversion efficiency in dye-sensitized solar cells.
Aqueous Organic Dyes as Solar Fuels
Using homogeneous organic dyes as sustainable catalysts opens up new ways for a green hydrogen peroxide-based energy source.
Sunnier Days for Solar Tech
A new type of silicon that better uses sunlight and promises to cut the cost of solar technology.