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Researchers Develop Commercially Viable Polymer Solar Cells with Improved Efficiency

A group of scientists from the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science have developed a new type of polymer solar cell based on 'inverted' architecture and well-designed materials, which has an improved efficiency of 10%.

26 May 2015

Black Nanostructured Silicon Solar Cells Demonstrate Record-Breaking Efficiency

Researchers from the Aalto University and the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya have achieved a record-breaking 22.1% efficiency on nanostructured silicon solar cells. The Fraunhofer ISE CalLab has certified this record efficiency.

20 May 2015

Laser Zone Annealing Technique Enables Rapid Self-Assembly at the Nanoscale

Researchers from the Brookhaven National Laboratory of the US Department of Energy have succeeded in developing a laser-based method for executing self-assembly at the nanoscale with excellent ease and efficiency.

18 May 2015

Researchers Improve Solar Cell Performance by Identifying Defects in Perovskites

Researchers have identified inefficient regions in perovskite materials and have shown that defects can be engineered to further improve solar devices.

4 May 2015

Dow Corning to Exhibit its Innovative Solar Solutions at SNEC PV Power Expo 2015

Dow Corning, world leading silicon-based solutions company, will be demonstrating its novel solar solutions during the 9th International Photovoltaic Conference and Expo (booth W4-523) held between April 28 and 30 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNEC) in China.

From Dow Corning 27 Apr 2015

New Solar Cell Combines Two Photovoltaic Materials to Harvest More Energy

MIT and Stanford University researchers have designed a new solar cell comprising two different sunlight-absorbing material layers to harvest a large amount of solar energy.

25 Mar 2015

Scientists Develop Superior Flexible Solar Cell Modules and Transparent Electrodes

Scientists from the Empa-led EU project 'TREASORES', have demonstrated novel silver-based transparent electrodes and prototype flexible solar cell modules that are capable of performing better than materials that are currently being used.

20 Mar 2015

Oxford Photovoltaics Raises Funding for Continued Development of Breakthrough Perovskite Solar Technology

Oxford Photovoltaics Ltd (Oxford PV), the pioneering solar technology company, today announces that it has raised a first-tranche B round of over £8 million from a variety of new and existing investors.

6 Mar 2015

New Technique Could Help Develop Reliable and Efficient Thin Film Solar Cells

Researchers at Cornell University demonstrated a process to optimize the fabrication of perovskite solar cells, resulting in thin, reliable, efficient and low-cost solar cells. The study has been published in Nature Communications.

12 Feb 2015

Mass Production of Flexible Organic Solar Panels with Reel-to-Reel Printing Methods

Researchers at the VTT Technical Centre of Finland have developed a new mass production method for flexible organic solar panels, based on traditional printing technology. The possibility of easily producing flexible solar panels offers a whole range of new design possibilities, with the solar panels offering aesthetic value for both the interior and exterior of buildings.

From VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd 22 Jan 2015

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Photovoltaics News

Researchers Develop Commercially Viable Polymer Solar Cells with Improved Efficiency

Black Nanostructured Silicon Solar Cells Demonstrate Record-Breaking Efficiency

Laser Zone Annealing Technique Enables Rapid Self-Assembly at the Nanoscale

Researchers Improve Solar Cell Performance by Identifying Defects in Perovskites

Dow Corning to Exhibit its Innovative Solar Solutions at SNEC PV Power Expo 2015

New Solar Cell Combines Two Photovoltaic Materials to Harvest More Energy

Scientists Develop Superior Flexible Solar Cell Modules and Transparent Electrodes

Oxford Photovoltaics Raises Funding for Continued Development of Breakthrough Perovskite Solar Technology

New Technique Could Help Develop Reliable and Efficient Thin Film Solar Cells

Mass Production of Flexible Organic Solar Panels with Reel-to-Reel Printing Methods

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

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Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

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Analysis of Nitrogen Solubility in Soy Protein Using FT-NIR Spectroscopy

Quantifying Hydrogen Spin Isomers with Raman Spectroscopy

Revealing the Strength of Functionally Gradient Alloys Through Multiscale Characterization

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

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How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

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3Researchers Reveal Rare-Earth-Free Polymer

4New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

5A New Advance in Lithium-Ion Battery Technology

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