A New Dawn For Solar Cells: 190% Quantum Efficiency Is Possible
A new material for next-generation solar cells has passed the proof of concept stage with a remarkable quantum efficiency of 190%.
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Suntech Sets New Conversion Efficiency Record for Mass-Produced Solar Cells — 20.3%
The world’s largest PV manufacturer, Suntech, seems to have gotten an edge as it has announced a new world record for conversion efficiency […]
MIT Developing Paintable Solar Cells Made of Plants
In a report published by Scientific Reports, researchers say they’re successfully working toward making low-cost solar cells from plants. While technically […]
Making Cheaper and More Efficient Solar Cells with Copper
There are two ways to lower the cost of producing energy through photovoltaics – more efficient solar cells (more power per square foot) and lower production costs (lower cost per square foot). The ETAlab of the Fraunhofer ISE has devised a way to do both simultaneously. The research team in the laboratory for new solar cell structures and processing steps has not only made the solar cell contacts out of 100% cost-effective materials (replacing expensive silver with cheaper copper and nickel), but the process also increases the efficiency of the solar cell to a very respectable 21.4%.
Panasonic’s Solar Cells Take On the World Solar Challenge
Specialized challenges are usually pretty entertaining – wacky ideas come to life to compete, and often garner some pretty impressive results. The upcoming World Solar Challenge in Australia should deliver some fun; competitors must drive from Darwin to Adelaide, a total of 1,864 miles across the desert, without using any fossil fuel.
Screen-Printed Solar Cell Sets New Efficiency Record – 20.2%
SCHOTT Solar announced the world’s first monocrystalline screen-printed solar cell on Wednesday — with conversion efficiency of 20.2%. The Fraunhofer ISE in Freiburg, another research institute, confirmed the results of SCHOTT Solar’s tests with an independent measurement.
