Solar Cells

CdTe solar cells are the second-most-common photovoltaic technology after silicon solar cells. CdTe solar cells rely on a thin film of material to absorb light and convert it into electricity. Photo by Dennis Schroeder, NREL

NREL Awards $1.8 Million in Second Round of Contracts To Support Development of Cheaper, More…

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), on behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO), has awarded $1.8 million to fund seven projects to support the Cadmium Telluride Accelerator Consortium (CTAC). Announced in August 2022, CTAC is a three-year consortium intended to accelerate the development of … [continued]

The centerpiece of this solar simulator is a tiny photoelectrochemical cell, capable of pushing hydrogen from water without the need for standalone renewable energy facilities (courtesy of University of Tübingen under copyright by Valentin Marquardt/University of Tübingen).

Red-Hot Green Hydrogen Field Just Got Hotter (& Greener)

Photoelectrochemical cells can push green hydrogen directly from water without the need for standalone solar panels.