Scientists in Spain have developed an amorphous-silicon solar cell that could be used in both transparent photovoltaics and tandem applications. The device reportedly achieves notable efficiency ...

Together, these make ultrathin, flexible solar cells more practical for real-world use, such as lightweight panels on ...

It reportedly endured 200 cycles of extreme temperature swings from – 40 to 185 degrees Fahrenheit. Additionally, it retained 95 percent of its efficiency after more than 400 hour of continuous light ...

When it comes to supplying energy for space exploration and settlements, commonly available solar cells made of silicon or gallium arsenide are still too heavy to be feasibly transported by rocket. To ...

Despite the current market share remaining low for thin film PV, increased energy demands alongside decarbonisation efforts ...

According to a new study from Japan, the global installed PV capacity in solar-powered EVs may reach up to 50 GW by 2030. Its authors claim that solar cells with efficiencies higher than 30%, ...

Ultrathin solar cells save material and bend on surfaces but lose light. A gold nanostructured mirror with oxide boosts ...

Nanotechnology researchers and physicists from Kafrelsheikh University, Egypt, recently fabricated a promising nanocomposite material that they say is well-suited for applications in solar energy. The ...

Researchers have described the optimal conditions for testing perovskite solar cells for space. Researchers at the University of Oklahoma, with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the University ...