28 h. ago Semitransparent organic solar cell uses molecular asymmetry for enhanced stability

A new type of semitransparent organic solar cell (ST-OSC) with an efficiency of more than 10% has been developed, bringing us closer to a future where windows and mobile display screens could function as invisible power sources.

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1 week ago New class of SrHfSe chalcogenide perovskite solar cells with diverse HTMs may make more efficient solar tech

The photovoltaic industry has witnessed a remarkable breakthrough with the advent of lead halide perovskite solar cells (LHPSCs), which have achieved outstanding power conversion efficiencies (PCEs); 25% in single-junction and 29% in monolithic tandem configurations. Despite this progress, challenges such as poor long-term stability, phase degradation under light, heat, and moisture, and the toxicity of lead (Pb) remain significant obstacles to commercial scalability and environmental safety.

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3 w. ago Composite material keeps solar panels cool, boosting longevity by more than 200%

A team of international researchers led by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia has developed a new composite material made of acrylate that enhances the performance of solar cells. Adhering the composite material to solar cells deployed in Saudi Arabia for weeks significantly raised the power output and longevity while reducing the electricity consumed by the cells. The study can be read in Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports.

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4 w. ago Geometric adjustment helps boost efficiency and durability of perovskite photovoltaic cells

Perovskite solar cells are shaping up to be one of the most promising elements in the future of solar energy. Lighter, more flexible and potentially cheaper than current silicon-based cells, these photoelectric cells are still saddled by a major challenge: their low stability over time.

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4 w. ago TEMPO molecule enhances stability and performance of perovskite solar cells

Perovskite solar cells are among the most promising candidates for the next generation of photovoltaics: lightweight, flexible, and potentially very low-cost. However, their tendency to degrade under sunlight and heat has so far limited widespread adoption. Now, a new study published in Joule presents an innovative and scalable strategy to overcome this key limitation.

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4 w. ago Advancements in (Ca,Ba)ZrS solar cells using innovative spinel hole transport layers

Solar power has long been a beacon of hope in our pursuit of clean energy. However, the road to sustainable, high-efficiency photovoltaics has been riddled with roadblocks such as toxicity and instability in widely used lead halide perovskites. Could we engineer a solar cell that delivers not just high performance, but also durability, stability and environmental safety?

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4 w. ago Interfacial molecular anchor enhances performance of ambient all

Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) offer high efficiency and low fabrication costs, making them strong candidates for next-generation photovoltaic technology. Printing techniques have become the preferred industrial pathway among available fabrication methods due to their compatibility with large-scale, continuous production.

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last month Great potential exists for solar cells on grain fields or pastures, finds study

Photovoltaic systems are increasingly being installed not only on roofs but also on open land. This does not always meet with citizens' approval. What is known as agrivoltaics (Agri-PV), however, is viewed more favorably, as researchers at the University of Bonn have now been able to show.

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