Solar power is already one of the fastest growing sources of electricity on the planet, yet scientists say it is still only ...

A new type of solar cell technology could dramatically boost overall performance -- without adding much cost. If the technology scales, it could cut the cost of the most efficient solar cells. Share ...

The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE has been conducting world-leading research on highly efficient III-V multi-junction solar cells for over 20 years. To further develop this ...

The research advanced the durability of perovskite solar cells without compromising their exceptional efficiency, moving closer to a practical, low-cost alternative to silicon-based photovoltaics.

Sydney research team led by Professor Anita Ho-Baillie (centre) in the laboratories of the Sydney Nanoscience Hub, University of Sydney. A University of Sydney-led team has set a record for solar ...

Germany's Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (Fraunhofer ISE) has developed new high-efficiency, low-cost, micro concentrator photovoltaics (micro-CPV) technology for applications in ...

LONGi has announced another significant breakthrough in solar cell R&D, with its independently developed two-terminal crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem solar cell achieving a conversion efficiency ...

Nanotechnology enables the use of materials with unique optical, electrical, and thermal properties. These materials can be engineered to absorb sunlight more efficiently, reduce energy loss, and ...

Solar manufacturers are pushing the limits of solar efficiency. CNET explains what you need to pay attention to if you're shopping for residential solar panels. A major solar panel manufacturer says ...

Scientists have developed a new protective coating that significantly extends the life of perovskite solar cells, making them more practical for applications outside the lab. Northwestern University ...