Monolayer improves efficiency of organic solar cells
06 July, 2021Chemists have developed a material that functions as a hole-transporting layer in a solar element, proving versatile and applicable to different solar technologies.
Tuning perovskite solar cells to boost performance
01 July, 2021A popular perovskite light absorber has been found to have defects that impede solar cell performance, according to new research.
Molecular coating enhances organic solar cell performance
18 June, 2021An electrode coating just one molecule thick can significantly enhance the performance of an organic photovoltaic cell.
'Molecular glue' makes perovskite solar cells more reliable
08 June, 2021Researchers are improving the long-term reliability of perovskite solar cells with a so-called 'molecular glue' that keeps a key interface inside the cells from degrading.
2D perovskite films found to resemble a sandwich
28 May, 2021The 2D films used in some perovskite solar cells closely resemble a sandwich — with two layers of the same type (the bread) surrounding one central, contrasting layer (the filling).
Perovskite solar modules break a world record
14 May, 2021Researchers have produced perovskite solar modules with minimal scaling loss, combining laser-based series interconnections with vacuum processing of all layers of the solar cell.
Innovative solar tech runs cooler and lasts longer
14 May, 2021Singlet fission and tandem solar cells — two ways to generate solar power more efficiently — also help to lower operating temperatures and keep devices running for longer.
Improving absorber layers in perovskite solar cells
06 May, 2021A synthetic approach that improves absorber layers in perovskite solar cells could help them achieve their full potential, researchers have found.
How can human hair boost perovskite solar cell performance?
23 April, 2021Researchers have used carbon dots, created from human hair waste, to create a kind of 'armour' to improve the performance of cutting-edge solar technology.
Smart solar harvester inspired by a magnifying glass
15 April, 2021Researchers have designed a 'smart' device to harvest daylight and relay it to underground spaces, reducing the need to draw on traditional energy sources for lighting.
Tandem solar device collects light from the front and back
07 April, 2021Two types of materials are better than one when it comes to solar cells, according to researchers who have tested a new combination of materials and architecture.
Solar panels can't stand the heat
11 March, 2021Lowering the operating temperature of solar panels by just a few degrees can dramatically increase the amount of electricity they generate over their lifetime.
Nanometric structure improves solar cell efficiency
09 February, 2021Researchers have developed a nanometric structure that can cover the surface of some silicon solar panels and improve their performance by up to 40%.
New world record in perovskite solar cell efficiency
28 January, 2021Researchers have reached 21.6% efficiency in converting sunlight into electricity — a new world record for perovskite solar cells larger than 1 cm2 in size.
Perfecting quantum dots for peak solar panel performance
19 January, 2021Researchers have developed a process for calculating the perfect size and density of quantum dots needed to achieve record efficiency in solar panels.
