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IIT Develops ‘Self-Healing’ Solar Cell Coating

New polymeric coating for solar cells heals cracks within five minutes.

07.29.23

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NREL Puts Sound Waves to Test in Making Solar Cells Cheaper

Researchers say the application of sound waves, used in a new process called acoustic spalling, holds the potential for significantly reduced cost.

Wayne Hicks, NREL 07.21.23

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Bifacial Perovskite Solar Cells Point to Higher Efficiency

NREL researchers calculate boost from reflected light hitting back of device.

07.18.23

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Epishine, Raynergy Tek Partner on Sustainable Indoor Solar Cells

Raynergy Tek is an advanced organic semiconductor supplier.

07.05.23

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Oxford PV Sets New Solar Cell World Record

The record-breaking solar cell converted 28.6% of the sun’s energy into electricity.

05.25.23

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Midsummer, UCLA Collaborate on Perovskite-CIGS Tandem Solar Cells

Have demonstrated a four-terminal perovskite-CIGS tandem solar cell reaching 24.9% efficiency.

03.24.23

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EU Project SUNREY Seeks Sustainable Perovskite Solar Cells with Reduced Lead Content

The three-year project started on Nov. 1, 2022, and is coordinated by the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP.

03.10.23

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02.24.23

Experts Opinion | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

NIMS Reports Breakthrough Perovskite Solar Cell with Controlled Interfaces

Achieves photovoltaic power generation for more than 1,000 continuous hours at an efficiency of more than 20%.

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) 10.10.22

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Linköping Researchers Report Major Leap for Stable High-Efficiency Perovskite Solar Cells

Improving stability is something that researchers at Linköping University, together with international collaborators, have now managed to solve.

Anders Törneholm, Linköping University Communications Officer 09.08.22

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EPFL, CSEM Break 30% Efficiency Barrier for Perovskite-on-Silicon Tandem Solar Cells

Halide perovskites have been identified as an ideal partner for silicon.

07.08.22

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Epishine is Building a New Solar Cell Factory in Linköping, Sweden

Moving to a larger facility to meet international demand.

07.01.22

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Development of Large Area, Organic Solar Cell Printing Technology

Announces the development of a new polymer additive material for large-area, organic solar cell technology development.

By National Research Council of Science & Technology 06.28.22

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Weekly Recap: Sharp’s Solar Cell, LG Display, Schott Top This Week’s Stories

These are the most viewed news on our site for the week ended June 17, 2022.

06.18.22

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New Additives to Perovskite Tandem Solar Cells Boost Efficiency, Stability

Scientists From NREL, CU-Boulder, University of Toledo collaborate on improved formula.

06.16.22

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Sharp Announces Advances in Solar Cell Efficiency

Achieves world’s highest conversion efficiency of 32.65% in lightweight, flexible, practically sized solar module.

06.10.22

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Fraunhofer ISE Develops the World's Most Efficient Solar Cell with 47.6% Efficiency

Using a new antireflection coating, Fraunhofer ISE researchers have successfully increased the efficiency of the best four-junction solar cell to date.

06.01.22

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NREL Creates Highest Efficiency 1-Sun Solar Cell

Researchers created a solar cell with a record 39.5% efficiency under 1-sun global illumination.

05.19.22

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JinkoSolar Solar Cell Sets New World Record

Reaches maximum conversion efficiency of 25.7%

05.03.22

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ELSYS Launches ERS Eco Battery-Free Sensor Line with Epishine’s Indoor Solar Cells

They are entirely powered by Epishine’s indoor solar cells and are made from biodegradable materials.

03.17.22

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Disorder-Engineered Inorganic Nanocrystals Set New Efficiency Record for Ultrathin Solar Cells

In the search for new technologies for thin photovoltaic systems, solar cells based on AgBiS2 nanocrystals have emerged.

ICFO 02.16.22

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New Technique Boosts Efficiency, Sustainability of Large-Scale Perovskite Solar Cells

This allows for the creation of lightweight, flexible solar cells.

Matt Shipman, North Carolina State University 01.27.22

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Ultrathin Solar Cells Get a Boost from Perovskites

Rice lab finds 2D perovskite compound has the right stuff to challenge bulkier products.

Mike Williams, Rice University 12.02.21

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Worldwide Launch of Optiqo’s QlvrBox Extended with Epishine's Organic Solar Cells

Optiqo's QlvrBox is optimized to harvest indoor lighting.

11.11.21

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Empa Sets New Record Efficiency for Flexible Solar Cells

A new efficiency record of 21.4% for flexible CIGS solar cell on polymer film has been achieved by scientists at Empa.

Rainer Klose, Empa 09.08.21

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Space Mission Tests NREL Perovskite Solar Cells

The latest test will evaluate the potential use of perovskite solar cells in space and assess the durability of materials used in those cells.

Wayne Hicks, NREL 08.30.21

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Combining Perovskite with Silicon, Solar Cells Convert More Energy From Sun

Tandem solar cells with world-record efficiency of 29.52% could help rapidly scale up solar energy.

08.19.21

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New Pathway Emerges To Improve Polycrystalline Thin-Film Solar Cell Performance

Curiosity, observation provide insights for next generation of thin-film solar cells.

06.10.21

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JinkoSolar Large-Area N-Type Monocrystalline Silicon Solar Cell Reaches 25.25%

Sets a new world record for large-size contact-passivated solar cells.

06.04.21

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Epishine Lights the Way for Indoor Printed Organic Solar Cells

Company has commercialized its flexible light energy harvesting modules for indoor sensors, small displays and more.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 03.24.21

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Solliance: World Record Efficiency of 26.5% on Tandem Solar Cell

Based on a flexible CIGS solar cell.

02.11.21

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Oxford PV Hits New World Record for Solar Cell

Oxford PV produced cell independently proven to convert 29.52% of solar energy into electricity.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.22.20

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Method for Replacing Degraded Perovskite in Solar Cells Making Them Recyclable

A team of researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem developed a technique for producing recyclable perovskite used in solar cells.

Bob Yirka, Phys.org 12.01.20

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Frost & Sullivan: Perovskite Solar Cells Set to Revolutionize Solar Sector

Perovskite-based solar cell technologies have gained attention due to their low manufacturing costs and higher operational output and efficiency.

Frost & Sullivan 11.27.20

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ORNL: Blocking Vibrations that Remove Heat Could Boost Efficiency of Next-Gen Solar Cells

The discovery could improve novel hot-carrier solar cells.

Printed Electronics Now staff 10.06.20

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Global Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Market to Grow at 12.4% CAGR Between 2020-27: Grand View Research

Was valued at $90.5 million in 2019.

Grand View Research 09.25.20

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U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory Invests in NREL Solar Cell Project

Technique designed to bring spacefaring solar technology down to Earth.

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.10.20

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New Understanding of Electrolyte Additives Will Improve Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

Laptops and mobile phones, among other devices, could be charged or powered indoors, away from direct sunlight using dye-sensitized solar cells.

ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science 09.03.20

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JinkoSolar Large-Area N-Type Monocrystalline Silicon Solar Cell Hits Record High 24.79% Efficiency

This result was independently confirmed by the Institute for Solar Energy Research in Hamelin (ISFH), Germany.

Printed Electronics Now staff 08.06.20

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Meyer Burger Secures New Locations for Solar Cell, Solar Module Production

Creditors' meeting of Solarworld Industries GmbH approved sale of the buildings at Solarworld's former production site in Freiberg (Saxony) for €12 million.

Printed Electronics Now staff 08.04.20

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U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory Invests in NREL Solar Cell Project

Technique designed to bring spacefaring solar technology down to Earth.

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.13.20

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Meyer Burger Wants to Establish Solar Cell, Solar Module Production in Saxony-Anhalt, Saxony

Production to start in the first half of 2021 with 400 MW solar cells and 400 MW solar modules, expansion to 5 GW planned.

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.13.20

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Solar Cells on Guardrail: World's 1st Practice Trail Completed

Flexible thin-film solar cells were used during the test.

Printed Electronics Now staff 06.22.20

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Saule Gets €4.35 Million Grant to Mass-produce Flexible PV Solar Modules for IoT Applications

Number of connected appliances that fall into the category of IoT expected to reach 22 billion by 2025.

Saule Technologies 04.23.20

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European Research Institutes, Industry Partners Developing High-performance Solar Panels

HighLite project aims to substantially improve competitiveness of EU PV manufacturing industry by demonstrating new production solutions on pilot-line-level.

04.21.20

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NREL Six-Junction Solar Cell Sets Two World Records for Efficiency

The six-junction solar cell now holds the world record for the highest solar conversion efficiency at 47.1%.

Wayne Hicks, NREL 04.13.20

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Quantum Dot Market Worth $10.6 Billion by 2025: MarketsandMarkets

Worth $3.5 billion in 2019; expected to register a CAGR of 24.6%, per MarketsandMarkets.

MarketsandMarkets 04.03.20

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NREL: Research into Perovskite-silicon Tandem Cells Shows New Path to Take

Researchers, partners validated the potential of using a combination of perovskite and silicon to create solar cells that are more than 30% efficient.

03.27.20

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