Some carbon-based solar cells already show no drop in performance after three years’ worth of radiation, and the cause of degradation in others could be preventable.
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Researchers show how the use of machine learning enormously accelerates the search for new semiconducting molecules for perovskite solar cells
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Supporting the Transition away from Fossil Fuels with the Power of Electronic Components
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Perovskite-based (PSC) and organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells are promising solar technologies. Adhesives play a crucial role offering not only mechanical stability but also environmental protection. This article focuses on the various types of adhesives used in the encapsulation of OPV or PSC cells.
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Researchers from ITMO University have managed to improve the efficacy of perovskite solar cells with the help of silicon nanoantennas, which increase the concentration of light in the material at certain wavelengths.
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Solar energy, which is both abundant and free, is poised to become the world’s leading power source by 2050. That’s thanks largely to technological advances and the unbridled manufacturing of solar cells, which bodes well for a successful energy transition.
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Instead of burning coal or oil to produce cement or steel, in the future solar energy could be used for this purpose. Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a thermal trap that can absorb concentrated sunlight and deliver heat at over thousand degrees Celsius.
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A new study finds that factory and warehouse rooftops offer a big untapped opportunity to help disadvantaged communities bridge the solar energy divide.
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Various production approaches in research and industry – comparative study explores paths to mass production
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As the world looks to phase out fossil fuels in favor of cleaner, renewable energy sources, more effort is being put into improving existing renewable technologies and creating devices that can harness renewable energy sources in new ways.
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The findings could help engineers methodically find the best molecules to increase the lifespan of perovskite solar cells, rather than relying on time-consuming trial and error.
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