Solar cells, devices that can convert sunlight into electricity, are now widely used in many countries worldwide. Over the ...

Bifacial solar cells can be encapsulated in modules with either a glass/glass or a glass/ transparent backsheet structure. A glass/backsheet structure works well with conventional PERC modules due to ...

A KAIST research team has solved the "solar cell dilemma," in which increasing efficiency shortens lifespan, while extending ...

A group of researchers at the Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China has developed a new floating structure for offshore floating PV that reportedly offers a series of advantages compared to ...

Researchers reveal the thermal instability that happens within the cells' interface layers, but also offers a path forward towards reliability and efficiency for halide perovskite solar technology. A ...

Dr. David Moore painting perovskite onto a solar cell. Credit: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Solar holds great promise as a clean energy solution, as the sun is an incredibly abundant ...

To the casual observer, solar panels are solar panels. But looks can be deceiving. In the past, solar panels had a clunky effect that ruined the aesthetics of your roof. However, thanks to ...

David Beynon receives funding from EPSRC and the Welsh government. He has previously worked on research projects funded by the European Regional Development Fund, Tata Steel, Power Roll Ltd and ...