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Stability of perovskite solar cells tripled with protective coating

29 November, 2024 by Amanda Morris, Northwestern University

Scientists 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, 2024

CSIRO 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, 2024

Researchers 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, 2024

Researchers 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, 2024

Researchers 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, 2024

Researchers 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, 2024

Researchers 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, 2024

Scientists 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, 2024

Physicists 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, 2024

Researchers 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 Barbara

Researchers 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, 2024

A 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, 2024

Researchers 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, 2024

Scientists 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, 2024

CSIRO 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.


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