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Scientists Successfully Observe Light Propagation in Solar Cells

Scientists at Forschungszentrum Jülich have used a new method to successfully study light propagation inside a solar cell directly.

9 Dec 2014

Researchers Use Compressed Sensing to Detect Photovoltaic Cell Defects

National Physical Laboratory (NPL) researchers have designed a new technique for identifying the defective areas in photovoltaic (PV) cells with the help of ‘compressed sensing’, PV cells or solar panels are being widely employed with the increasing demand for sustainable solutions and reducing costs. Effective characterization of PV cells is a critical parameter in the quality control process during the manufacture of these cells.

2 Dec 2014

Quasi-Random Pattern of Blu-Ray Discs Could Enhance Light Absorption of Solar Cells

An interdisciplinary team of researchers at Northwestern University have discovered that Blu-ray discs could also help improve solar cell performance. These discs have a quasi-random pattern for data storage. When this pattern is transferred to solar cells it can increase the light absorption capacity of these cells.

28 Nov 2014

EPFL Researchers Create Few-Atom Wide Electrical Channel with 2D Insulating Materials

EPFL researchers have showed that a few-atom wide electrical channel can be created within 2D insulating materials. The simulations open new areas for producing new photovoltaic and electronic devices.

12 Nov 2014

New Technique to Develop Affordable and Highly Efficient Polymer Solar Cells

An international research team from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and North Carolina State University has discovered that high-efficient organic solar cells can be produced cost-effectively and in large quantities by applying temperature-dependent aggregation in semi-conducting polymers. The study was published in Nature Communications.

11 Nov 2014

Glass-Coated Silicon Fibres Enable Cheaper Solar Cells

Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology have developed solar cells made of silicon fibres coated in glass, which require 90% less silicon for production and can function with 1000 times less pure silicon than conventional versions.

25 Oct 2014

CPI Collaborate in the Roll to Roll Production of Large Area Flexible Photovoltaics

Flexible organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells over 6m long and 50cm wide have been produced by a recent pan European collaborative research and development project named “FabriGen“. The project, which involved...

From CPI - Centre for Process Innovation 24 Oct 2014

EPFL Researchers Create Perovskite Solar Cells with Astounding Solar Conversion Efficiency

EPFL researchers have succeeded in combining perovskite solar cells and nickel iron catalysts to obtain an amazing 12.3% solar to hydrogen efficiency.

26 Sep 2014

New Olympus Application Note Explores New Avenues in Organic Solar Cell Research

Moving towards the sustainable manufacture of photovoltaics, Dr Manuela Schiek’s research group at the University of Oldenburg, Germany has discovered how the quick and non-destructive nature of the Olympus LEXT OLS4100 high-resolution analysis and stitching function capabilities have enhanced their research.

From Evident Corporation - Industrial Microscopy 4 Sep 2014

Completely Transparent Solar Collector Created Using Organic Materials

This new transparent solar concentrator uses organic molecules to absorb energy from infrared and ultraviolet light, channeling it into photovoltaic cells whilst allowing all visible light to pass through unaffected.

22 Aug 2014

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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

Scientists Successfully Observe Light Propagation in Solar Cells

Researchers Use Compressed Sensing to Detect Photovoltaic Cell Defects

Quasi-Random Pattern of Blu-Ray Discs Could Enhance Light Absorption of Solar Cells

EPFL Researchers Create Few-Atom Wide Electrical Channel with 2D Insulating Materials

New Technique to Develop Affordable and Highly Efficient Polymer Solar Cells

Glass-Coated Silicon Fibres Enable Cheaper Solar Cells

CPI Collaborate in the Roll to Roll Production of Large Area Flexible Photovoltaics

EPFL Researchers Create Perovskite Solar Cells with Astounding Solar Conversion Efficiency

New Olympus Application Note Explores New Avenues in Organic Solar Cell Research

Completely Transparent Solar Collector Created Using Organic Materials

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

TSL-570: High Performance Tunable Laser

Advanced Reconstruction Toolbox from ZEISS

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Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

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Characterizing Hyaluronic Acid with Online Multi-Angle Light Scattering

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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?

Photovoltaics News

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

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