The use of solar cells, devices that can convert sunlight into electricity, has grown exponentially over the past decades. These devices are enabling the production of clean and renewable energy, ...

These cells could be laminated onto various kinds of surfaces, such as the sails of a boat to provide power while at sea.

Despite being riddled with impurities and defects, solution-processed lead-halide perovskites are surprisingly efficient at ...

KAUST developed a cooling technology that improves the longevity and power output of a solar cell. Image: KAUST. As solar projects spread across the world, it is no longer uncommon to see a project ...

A study conducted by Penn State University researchers has revealed that organic solar cells ...

"Capacity is set to more than double." Researchers make massive breakthrough that could revolutionize solar panels: 'Accelerating' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Solar power continues to grow—accounting for most new capacity added to U.S. electric grids in 2024—but the mid-1950s technology most often used to capture the sun's energy comes with environmental ...

Perovskite-silicon hybrid solar cells, launching in 2026, promise 34% higher efficiency than traditional panels. This ...

Chinese solar PV manufacturer Aiko Solar will license a raft of solar cell technology patents from Singapore-based ...

ATLANTA — A mission to the International Space Station in October will include new solar cells developed by Georgia Institute of Technology researchers. The Aegis Aerospace MISSE-21 mission, expected ...

Researchers in China have unveiled a new way to significantly improve the efficiency and ...

A Swedish government agency is investing SEK 130 million ($13.8 million) in the next-generation indoor solar cell technology belonging to Exeger. The company’s Powerfoyle solar cells are an evolution ...