Scientists have developed a new type of ultrathin solar cell that uses a microscopic layer of patterned gold to capture and reuse sunlight more efficiently.

Chinese solar manufacturer Runergy has reported that its latest n-type tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar cell ...

In the race to make solar energy cheaper and more efficient, a team of UNSW Sydney scientists and engineers have found a way to push past one of the biggest limits in renewable technology.

Solar panel efficiency explained: how much power do panels really produce? - Solar panel efficiency determines how much ...

The 1cm² cells, pictured, achieved a record-breaking 27.06% power conversion efficiency. Image: University of Sydney. Scientists from the University of Sydney have created what they claim is the ...

Ultrathin solar cells save material and bend on surfaces but lose light. A gold nanostructured mirror with oxide boosts reflection and reduces energy loss. (Nanowerk News) Ultrathin solar cells are a ...

What just happened? Researchers at University College London have developed a new type of solar cell capable of efficiently generating power from indoor light, a breakthrough that could reduce ...

Addition of graphene to perovskite solar cells (PSC) shown to improve efficiency two-fold and reduce production costs by up to 80% Cost-effective production allows scale up of volume and increases ...

First Graphene said the integration of graphene into perovskite solar cells (PSCs), developed in partnership with New South Wales-based Halocell Energy and the Queensland University of Technology, has ...

First Graphene (ASX: FGR) has reported the addition of graphene to perovskite solar cells (PSC) can almost double efficiency to 30% and reduce production costs by up to 80%. The company has partnered ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Perovskite solar cells are a promising alternative to silicon-based photovoltaic technologies. However, their widespread adoption is limited by poor environmental stability, as ...

To evaluate the outdoor performance and stability of perovskite solar cells using contactless and noninvasive methods, an Australian and Chinese research team found a way to use photoluminescence ...