Combining two semiconductor thin films into a tandem solar cell can achieve high efficiencies with a minimal environmental footprint. Teams have now presented a CIGS-perovskite tandem cell that sets a ...

Perovskite solar cells are attracting attention as next-generation solar cells. These cells have high efficiency, are ...

An international team researching wide bandgap perovskite films announced an effective technique to control the crystal orientation without compromising charge transport. The new technique was ...

Over the past few years, photovoltaic (PV) technologies have become increasingly widespread, contributing to the ongoing quest to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. While most solar cells on the market ...

so Casio Japan has announced a new Comfy JT-200T solar-powered model that relocates its solar cell to the top edge keeping it out of sight while you’re crunching numbers. The calculator is also ...

ES Foundry, a US-owned solar cell producer, has secured its first gigawatt-plus, multi-year contract with a top-tier solar module manufacturer. The cell manufacturer started production this month ...

Attosecond science, the laser-led study of what happens to matter over very short timescales, could lead to major advances in our understanding of nature's fastest processes. It could enhance the ...

A company managed to wrap a Tesla Cybertruck with solar cells that power an on-board battery pack. It costs about $10,000. Is it worth it? In 2017, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that he pushed his ...

Unlike traditional solar cells, these biological systems can self-assemble, self-maintain, and self-repair, making them potentially more sustainable and cost-effective in the long run. Researchers at ...

Each roof tile weighs about 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms). Jackery says its solar roof has a 25% cell conversion efficiency, putting it on the high end of solar panel efficiency. Lab testing on the ...