Solar energy has become one of the most popular and sustainable sources of power worldwide. As more people seek ways to ...

In recent years, perovskite has emerged as a promising solution for cheaper, more efficient solar energy. This advanced synthetic material is made from crystals that mimic the naturally occurring ...

Researchers in Wales and Finland have developed a new analytical model for understanding how thin-film solar cells work, Phys.org reported. The breakthrough could have major implications in developing ...

Using the mask-and-plate copper metallization technique, scientists at the German research center fabricated a 1.21 cm² perovskite–silicon tandem solar cell featuring a heterojunction bottom device.

Solar energy plays a big role in the fight against climate change. As the world turns to solar power, concerns about the environmental impact of traditional solar panels continue to grow. Today’s most ...

Researchers have developed a perovskite-organic tandem solar cell that achieves 26.4 percent efficiency. Unlike rigid silicon modules, the lightweight design can generate power on curved or flexible ...

Researchers in China have developed an inverted perovskite solar cell approaching the 27% efficiency threshold. The device incorporates a specially designed self-assembled monolayer that passivates ...

Perovskite solar cells are a promising alternative to traditional silicon solar panels but have poor durability. Professor Ted Sargent, Research associate professor Bin Chen, Postdoctoral fellows ...

Researchers at the University of Arkansas and the University of Michigan have reported the first use of ultra-low power ...

Solar panels continue to generate power effectively during winter months. Cold temperatures actually improve their efficiency ...

In general, solar cells can be classified into two types, crystalline silicon solar cells and amorphous silicon solar cells on float glass. Both types have certain benefits in specific applications as ...