Solar Cell

March 11, 2023

Smartflower Solar Sculptures Mimic A Sunflower To Track The Sun

Smartflower is bringing a new era to the solar industry with its solar sculptures that track the sun just like sunflowers. These sculptures are functional and also aesthetically pleasing at the same

Energy·Science·Technology

Perovskite Solar Cells Achieve World Record Efficiency: NUS Team Maximizes Potential

Developed by scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS), the Perovskites solar cells have achieved a remarkable world record efficiency of 24.35% with a cm2 active area. Not only surpassing previous achievements, but also setting the stage for the

July 2, 2023

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Develops Revolutionary Solar Cell Technique Using Lunar Regolith

Design·Energy·Space

Blue Origin, the space company founded by Jeff Bezos, has developed a technique called Blue Alchemist to produce solar cells and transmission wire using

Scientists Boost Efficiency of Perovskite Solar Cells by 250% with a New Technique

Energy·Science

Cheaper to produce and with an ability to absorb higher energy forms of light, Perovskite materials have the potential to replace silicon in solar

Representative Image. A solar farm with an array of large solar panels mounted on angled metal frames. Photo Source - Webandi (CCO 1.0)

Energy

Perovskite Solar Cells Achieve 1,530-Hour Durability with Alumina Nanoparticles

Researchers have achieved a major advance in solar energy technology by developing perovskite solar cells that last nearly ten times longer than previous versions. This development could significantly change how we harness

Sunita Somvanshi

March 27, 2025

Energy

German Scientists Create 24.6% Efficient CIGS-Perovskite Solar Cell, Breaking New Ground in Solar Tech

A new type of solar cell is making waves in the energy world. Scientists in Germany have created a solar panel that converts 24.6% of sunlight into electricity – marking a significant

Sunita Somvanshi

February 11, 2025

Yi Yang, a postdoctoral fellow co-advised by Ted Sargent and Mercouri Kanatzidis, is first author of the study which improves the protective layer of perovskite solar cells in an effort to extend their life and enhance performance.

Energy·Science

Scientists Triple Perovskite Solar Cell Lifespan and Achieve 26.3% Efficiency with New Amidinium Coating

A research team at Northwestern University has created a protective coating that triples the lifespan of perovskite solar cells under harsh conditions, according to their study published in Science on November 22,

Rahul Somvanshi

November 27, 2024

Energy·Recycle·Science

Microwave Magic: Revolutionizing Solar Panel Manufacturing and Recycling

Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery to speed up the annealing process in solar panel production to increase its commercial value. There could be a revolution in solar cell manufacturing & recycling by

Govind Tekale

June 7, 2023