Suntech Ramps Up Silicon Solar Cell Efficiency Again, Beats Own Record
The Chinese solar company Suntech has roared back to life with a new silicon solar cell efficiency record, just two months after setting a previous record.
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Perovskites Will Power New Low-Cost & Highly Efficient Solar Cells
Researchers pass along great news about developing low cost, efficient solar cells based on perovskites, so have a happy [fossil energy] Independence Day.
3 Solar Cell Efficiency Records In Just 4 Days
Improving efficiency of solar photovoltaic cells takes months, sometimes years. The last few days, however, have been very interesting as three different companies announced record-breaking efficiencies. Two of the cells even have the same technology. Trina Solar, one of the leading solar PV modules manufacturers, announced on April 24 that … [continued]
New Polymer Solar Cells Boost Efficiency
Research targeting the development of new polymer solar cells — called PID2 — will hopefully contribute to significant increase in solar cell efficiency. This research, taking place between the University of Chicago’s chemistry department, the Institute for Molecular Engineering, and Argonne National Laboratory, was initially reported last September. Even with the … [continued]
Solar Cell Efficiency Jumps 50% With Hand-Built Perovskite Layer
Stanford researchers jack up solar cell efficiency with the help of a “temporary tattoo,” in a new tandem solar cell made from silicon and perovskite.
Trina Follows Solar Cell Efficiency Record With A Bang
Another punch in the gut for fossil fuels: Trina follows up its solar cell efficiency record with a new solar power output record for Honey Plus modules.
New Solar Cell Can Handle The Force Of 1,000 Suns
A new solar cell from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory is designed for a concentration of 1,000 suns and can reach 45.7 percent efficiency.
New Solar Cell Efficiency Record Set At 46%
Originally published on RenewEconomy. A new world record for the conversion of sunlight into electricity has been established in Europe, after a multi-junction solar cell developed through a French-German collaboration achieved 46 per cent efficiency – up from 43.6%. The record was achieved using a four-junction cell, developed by Soitec … [continued]
New Solar Cell Efficiency From Old Blu-Ray Discs
A team from Northwestern University has figured out how Harrison Ford can improve your solar cell efficiency and lower your manufacturing costs, too.
“Turbo Boost” For Silicon Solar Cells Could Seal Doom For Diesel
The Oxford University spinoff Oxford PV has switched gears to push forward with its “turbo-boosting” lead-free perovskite solar cell efficiency solution.
