Solar cells, also known as photovoltaic (PV) cells, are devices that convert sunlight directly into electricity through the photovoltaic effect. They are made primarily from semiconductor materials like silicon. When sunlight hits the solar cell, it excites electrons in the semiconductor material, causing them to flow and generate electric current. Solar cells are the building blocks of solar panels, which are assembled into larger arrays to produce power for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Over the years, the efficiency of solar cells has significantly improved, making solar power a more viable and increasingly cost-effective alternative to traditional fossil fuels. Research continues into developing new materials and technologies, such as perovskite solar cells and multi-junction solar cells, to enhance performance and reduce production costs, further driving the adoption of solar energy globally.
A research team from HKUST has enhanced perovskite solar cell performance by discovering and eliminating surface concavities on the crystal grains of the films, paving…
A new study highlights the successful development of the first flexible perovskite/silicon tandem solar cell with a record efficiency of 22.8%, representing a major advance…
A tandem cell was constructed using perovskite and antimony selenide. A research team has demonstrated for the first time a proof-of-concept tandem solar cell using…
A new development in solar technology uses pulse-shaped light to enhance the efficiency of PbS quantum dot solar cells, promising easier production and broader application….
New research suggests redesigning organic solar cells with a hemispherical shell structure to provide broader angular coverage, which is particularly beneficial for devices that need…
Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science and their partners have created a flexible, waterproof organic photovoltaic film. This innovative film enables solar…
Commercial solar panels currently have the capability to transform approximately 15% to 20% of the sunlight they capture into electrical power. However, experts at Soochow…
It shows great potential for advancing the development of highly efficient next-generation solar cells, which are vital for meeting global energy demands. A team from…
Researchers at ICFO have fabricated a new four-terminal organic solar cell with a tandem configuration with a 16.94% power conversion efficiency (PCE). The new device…
Researchers at the University of Paderborn are enhancing the efficiency of solar cells through the strategic incorporation of imperfections in the system’s design. Since the…
Uppsala University has set a new world record in the generation of electrical energy from CIGS solar cells, achieving an efficiency rate of 23.64%. This…
The solar energy world is ready for a revolution. Scientists are racing to develop a new type of solar cell using materials that can convert…
In 2009, researchers demonstrated that solar cells made from perovskites, specifically methylammonium lead bromide and methylammonium lead iodide, possess superior light-absorption capabilities. These materials, known…
A study by researchers at São Paulo State University (UNESP) has yielded results that could significantly benefit the future of the solar power sector. In…
Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a novel triple-junction perovskite/Si tandem solar cell that can achieve a certified world-record power conversion…
A novel material called fullerene indanones (FIDO) has been created by a Japanese research team, offering improved durability and efficiency for next-generation solar cells, with…
Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have developed a comprehensive plan to introduce perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells into the marketplace, setting…
The problem of metal oxide layer degradation in semi-transparent perovskite solar cells has been successfully tackled and resolved, demonstrating significant progress for the first time…