Shattering Solar Records: Tandem Cells Taking Solar Power to New Heights!

Tandem solar cells are setting new efficiency records, converting one-third of sunlight into electricity.

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The Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB) team recently detailed their solar breakthroughs in Science.

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By December 2022, HZB's tandem solar cell achieved a 32.5% efficiency.

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A novel piperazinium iodide molecule significantly reduced energy losses in the cells.

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Collaboration between global experts was pivotal in pushing solar cell efficiency boundaries.

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By May 2023, KAUST achieved an impressive 33.7% efficiency in their laboratory.

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The potential for upscaling these tandem cells is a tangible reality.

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The efficiency of tandem cells now rivals expensive III/V semiconductors.

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The fusion of silicon and perovskite might be the key to unlocking solar's full potential.

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