New optical technologies using “metasurfaces” capable of the ultra-efficient control of light are nearing commercialization.
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Low-cost organic solar energy from new photovoltaic cell
Scientists at ICFO develop a new organic photovoltaic cell which is more efficient at producing energy .
Researchers find optimal pattern for solar harvesting
Organic solar cells design could lead to more efficient, less expensive solar power.
New agreement to build high-performance solar cells
Dow Corning and Crystal Solar will work together to support the latter’s breakthrough monocrystalline manufacturing approach.
Flexible ITO-Free Polymer Solar Cells
Many efficient polymer solar cells include ITO. Yet this material is not well-suited for large-scale production.
Book Review: Principles of Solar Cells, LEDs and Diodes
Professor Roland Scheer reviews Adrian Kitai’s book on the principles of the PN junction.
CIGS solar cells from Empa break efficiency record
Thin film solar cells on flexible polymer foils have new electricity generation efficiency of 20.4%.
Flexible graphene oxide films for new organic solar cells
Greek scientists develop a new method to fabricate graphene oxide films for use in flexible photovoltaics.
Thin, flexible solar panels from Stanford Engineering
Decal-like application process allows “peel-and-stick” solar panels to be applied to virtually any surface.
Wind, solar power paired with storage could be cost-effective way to power grid
Renewable energy could fully power a large electric grid 99.9 percent of the time by 2030 at costs comparable to today’s electricity expenses.
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