Stability of perovskite solar cells tripled with protective coating
29 November, 2024 by Amanda Morris, Northwestern UniversityScientists have developed a protective coating that significantly extends the lifespan of perovskite solar cells.
CSIRO opens facility to bring flexible solar tech to market
31 October, 2024CSIRO has launched its state-of-the-art Printed Photovoltaic Facility in south-east Melbourne, to help meet the growing demand for renewable energy.
Novel approach to control ferroelectricity in perovskites
27 September, 2024Researchers have synthesised 4- and 5-layered versions of perovskite, discovering that the material switches its ferroelectric mechanism based on whether the layers are odd or even.
'Printable' perovskite solar cells achieve 26% PCE
14 August, 2024Researchers have developed printable perovskite solar cells that offer higher efficiency and stability and a minimal carbon footprint.
Stacking molecules like plates boosts solar cell efficiency
13 August, 2024Researchers have manipulated how light-absorbing molecules fit together to improve the performance of optoelectronic devices, such as solar cells.
Scientists discover new way to boost solar cell efficiency
09 August, 2024Researchers have developed a new molecular treatment that enhances the efficiency and durability of perovskite solar cells.
Passivation approach boosts stability of perovskite solar cells
24 July, 2024Researchers have developed a strategy to enhance the stability and performance of perovskite solar cells through a mechanism described as 'self-healing'.
Efficient and stable solar cells can now be mass produced
10 July, 2024Scientists have developed efficient, printable and stable perovskite solar cells that can be mass produced with a daily output of up to 1000 solar panels.
Moving beyond the 80-year-old solar cell equation
04 July, 2024Physicists have developed a new analytical model that improves the understanding and efficiency of thin-film photovoltaic (PV) devices.
Strategy developed for 'self-healing' solar cells
27 June, 2024Researchers have developed a novel strategy to enhance the stability and performance of perovskite solar cells.
Low-energy process developed for high-performance solar cells
10 May, 2024 by Harrison Tasoff, UC Santa BarbaraResearchers from UC Santa Barbara have developed a process to make high-quality perovskite films at room temperature.
Novel material improves stability, efficiency of PSCs
17 April, 2024A team of chemists has developed a new material for perovskite solar cells that can be used as a hole transporting layer in both regular and inverted architecture solar cells.
Four-terminal tandem organic solar cell achieves 16.94% PCE
12 April, 2024Researchers have fabricated a new four-terminal organic solar cell with a tandem configuration with a 16.94% power conversion efficiency (PCE).
CSIRO develops highly efficient roll-to-roll printed solar cells
21 March, 2024Scientists from CSIRO have developed roll-to-roll flexible printed perovskite solar cells that are designed to deliver high levels of efficiency.
CSIRO launches printed flexible solar cells into space
07 March, 2024CSIRO has launched its printed flexible solar cell technology into space, in a test to evaluate the solar cells as an energy source for future space endeavours.