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Overcoming Inefficiencies in Flexible Perovskite Solar Cells with Van der Waals Stacking

A group of researchers recently published a paper in the journal ACS Energy Letters that demonstrated the feasibility of using the van der Waals stacking (vdWS) strategy to overcome the inefficiencies of flexible perovskite solar cells (f-PSCs).

15 Aug 2022

Scientists Discuss Logistic Processes Occurring in the Energy Sector

The energy sector is a complex industry, with multiple logistic processes which can potentially impact the efficient delivery of alternative energy technologies to both domestic and commercial customers. Now, a new paper in the journal Energies has analyzed these processes, providing a basis for future research in this field.

12 Aug 2022

Hybrid Organic–Inorganic Crystal Makes Solar Cells Thinner than Today’s Silicon Solar Cells

A new material can make solar cells a thousand times thinner than today's silicon solar cells. This material is a hybrid organic–inorganic crystal called halide perovskite. Now, a novel approach allows scientists to watch changes in the material's structure and functional properties at the same time as the material solidifies into a thin film from solution.

29 Jul 2022

Perovskite-Silicon Tandem Solar Cells Performance Improved by Extra Layer of Magnesium Fluoride

Researchers from KAUST discovered that adding a metal fluoride layer to multilayered perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells can stop charge recombination and improve performance.

28 Jul 2022

Researchers Develop a Prototype for Fully Scalable All-Perovskite Tandem Solar Modules

Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have developed a prototype for fully scalable all-perovskite tandem solar modules. These modules have an efficiency of up to 19.1 percent with an aperture area of 12.25 square centimeters.

19 Jul 2022

How Can Photovoltaics be Used in Space?

In a paper recently published in the open-access journal ACS Energy Letters, researchers reviewed the use of perovskite-based photovoltaics (PV) for space applications. Additionally, the impact of the space environment on the type of PV components and their architecture was considered to discuss the extra-terrestrial potential of perovskite solar cells (PSCs).

14 Jul 2022

Environmental Impact of Perovskite-On-Silicon Solar Cells Across Lifetime Analyzed

A dependable and eco-friendly method of producing electricity is solar photovoltaics. Perovskite-on-silicon tandem solar modules made industrially, supplied by Oxford PV, have been examined for the first time in a study of their lifecycle environmental effects.

From Oxford PV 13 Jul 2022

New World Records by EPFL and CSEM: Perovskite-on-silicon-tandem Solar Cells

For the first time, an efficiency of 30% for perovskite-on-silicon-tandem solar cells has been exceeded thanks to a joint effort led by scientists at EPFL’s Photovoltaics and Thin Film Electronics Laboratory in partnership with the renowned innovation center, CSEM.

From CSEM 11 Jul 2022

Study Findings Likely to Lead to New Functional Light-Sensing and Imaging Devices

At the Institute for Open and Transdisciplinary Research Initiatives at Osaka University, scientists have found a new feature of solar cells that has been created from antimony sulfiodide: sulfide composite they referred to as the wavelength-dependent photovoltaic effect (WDPE).

6 Jul 2022

Digitalizing the Renewable Energy Sector to Tackle Emissions

A paper recently published in the journal Energies reviewed the application of digital technologies in the renewable energy sector.

1 Jul 2022

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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

Overcoming Inefficiencies in Flexible Perovskite Solar Cells with Van der Waals Stacking

Scientists Discuss Logistic Processes Occurring in the Energy Sector

Hybrid Organic–Inorganic Crystal Makes Solar Cells Thinner than Today’s Silicon Solar Cells

Perovskite-Silicon Tandem Solar Cells Performance Improved by Extra Layer of Magnesium Fluoride

Researchers Develop a Prototype for Fully Scalable All-Perovskite Tandem Solar Modules

How Can Photovoltaics be Used in Space?

Environmental Impact of Perovskite-On-Silicon Solar Cells Across Lifetime Analyzed

New World Records by EPFL and CSEM: Perovskite-on-silicon-tandem Solar Cells

Study Findings Likely to Lead to New Functional Light-Sensing and Imaging Devices

Digitalizing the Renewable Energy Sector to Tackle Emissions

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

How is NMR Powering Innovation and Quality in the Battery Industry?

Exploring EV and Mobility Solutions at TLX Technologies

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

How is NMR Powering Innovation and Quality in the Battery Industry?

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