How Organic Semiconductors Are Revolutionizing Solar Power
New research partially explains the exceptional performance of a new class of organic semiconductors called non-fullerene acceptors (NFAs). Solar energy plays a vital role in…
Solar energy refers to the harnessing of the Sun’s energy and converting it into usable forms, primarily electricity and heat, using various technologies. The most common method is through photovoltaic (PV) systems, where solar panels composed of numerous solar cells convert sunlight directly into electricity. Another method is solar thermal energy, where solar collectors capture and concentrate sunlight to produce high-temperature heat, which can then be used to generate electricity or heat water and buildings. Solar energy is a clean, renewable resource that can significantly reduce carbon emissions and dependence on fossil fuels, making it a key component in the transition to sustainable energy systems. Its applications range from small-scale systems for individual homes to large-scale solar power plants that supply electricity to the power grid. As technology advances and costs decrease, solar energy is becoming increasingly accessible and is being integrated into energy systems around the world at an accelerating rate.
New research partially explains the exceptional performance of a new class of organic semiconductors called non-fullerene acceptors (NFAs). Solar energy plays a vital role in…
Simulations on the TACC Frontera and Lonestar6 supercomputers uncover topological vortices in polaron quasiparticles. In the past decade, metal-halide perovskites have rapidly progressed as a…
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 German junior research group is investigating how to convert carbon dioxide using sunlight. A new junior research group at the University of Oldenburg, led…
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….
In the future solar energy could be used to produce cement or steel, instead of burning coal or oil for this purpose. Researchers at ETH…
A new photocatalyst developed by Shanghai Jiao Tong University offers a green, efficient method for converting greenhouse gases into chemicals using solar power, marking a…
Swiss researchers have developed a solar energy method using synthetic quartz to achieve temperatures above 1,000°C for industrial processes, potentially replacing fossil fuels in the…
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…
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…
Scientists are always on the lookout for ways to make our world a better place, and one area they’re focusing on is solar energy. One…
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…