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%.
Solar Records
Wyoming To Hitch A Ride On “Record-Shattering” US Solar Industry
The US solar industry is celebrating another “record-shattering” year, despite concerns that more counties are blocking solar development.
World’s Largest Rooftop Solar Power Plant To Be Built In Denmark
To be honest, I had never heard of the company SolarFuture before, but it certainly grabbed my attention when I learned it was going to build the largest rooftop solar power plant ever, less than 100 miles from where I live. SolarFuture was established in 2014 with a focus on … [continued]
Perovskite Solar Cells To Conquer Space First, Earth Next
Low cost, game-changing perovskite solar cells could make a detour through outer space on their way to Earthly applications.
This Leap Year, 4 Clean Energy Leaps To Watch For
When it comes to the transition to clean energy, 2023 was quite a year for progress: record-breaking amounts of solar installed in the United States, a solid drop in carbon emissions from the US power sector, more than one million electric vehicles sold in the country for the first time, “breakneck” growth in renewable energy globally, and more. … [continued]
The Best Is Yet To Come: New Tandem Silicon-Perovskite Solar Cell Sets Record
The leading Chinese solar firm LONGi breaks another conversion record with its new silicon-perovskite tandem solar cell.
Solar Cannonball Continues At A Record Snail’s Pace
In a previous article, I covered the story of Joe Kliewer, a man on a mission to set an automotive record. While most people aim for speed in a Cannonball attempt, Joe is instead aiming to be the first to go from New York City to the Los Angeles Metro … [continued]
Record U.S. Small-Scale Solar Capacity Added In 2022
We estimate that the United States added 6.4 gigawatts (GW) of small-scale solar capacity in 2022, the most ever in a single year. Small-scale solar—also called distributed solar or rooftop solar—refers to solar-power systems with 1 megawatt (MW) of capacity or less. Rooftop solar panels installed on homes make up … [continued]
U.S. Solar Installations in 2023 Expected to Exceed 30 GW for First Time in History
WASHINGTON D.C. — The U.S. solar industry expects to add a record 32 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity in 2023, a 52% increase from 2022, according to the U.S. Solar Market Insight Q3 2023 report released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie. The solar market … [continued]
Most Efficient Solar Cells Graph Gets Upgraded
The most-visited page on NREL’s website has a big new upgrade.
