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Trina Starts Production of 210MM N-Type I-Topcon Solar Cells

Trina Solar’s 210mm n-type i-TOPCon cells roll off production line.Trina Solar said it started production in late December of its 210mm n-type i-TOPCon ce…

Solar Technology

Techniques to Build Thermally Co-evaporated Mini Perovskite Solar Panels

Scientists in Singapore have reviewed all thermal evaporation techniques for the production of perovskite solar cells and modules. Despite limitations, the new …

Solar Cell

A Closer Look at Potential-Induced Degradation in Solar Cells

UK scientists have examined the impacts of potential-induced degradation (PID) in solar cells and modules, based on a field study from a 1.2 MW PV system in Spa…

Hydrogen Fuel Cell

The Wait For Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Aircraft Just Got Shorter

The US firm ZeroAvia is one step closer to bringing its zero emission electric aircraft to market, powered by hydrogen fuel cells (photo courtesy of ZeroAvia).T…

Solar Technology

Researchers Develop a New Perovskite Solar Cell Technology

Researchers from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) reported in the journal Science that a novel method for producing perovskite solar cells solved…

Solar Cell

Paper-Thin Solar Makes Any Surface Photovoltaic Unroll This Solar Carpet Onto A Roof—Or Any Other Surface That Sees Sunlight

MIT researchers have developed what they say is a scalable fabrication technique to produce ultrathin, lightweight solar cells that can be adhered to any surfac…

Hydrogen Fuel Cell

Fuel Cells vs. Batteries: What’s the Difference?

As the world looks toward innovative technology to help reduce the carbon footprint, scarcity of resources has become a significant challenge.With no single tec…

Solar Cell

Researchers Develop Highly Stable Formamidinium-cesium Perovskite Solar Cells

A new pathway to creating durable, efficient perovskite photovoltaics at industrial scale has been demonstrated through the first effective use of lead acetate …

Energy Saving

A Strategy To Boost The Efficiency Of Solar Cells Based On Thin-film Bifacial Cu(In,Ga)Se2

To tackle global warming, engineers have been trying to develop increasingly advanced technologies that can generate and store electrical energy more sustainabl…

Solar Cell

MIT's Fabric Solar Cells Turn Any Surface Into A Power Source

MIT researchers have developed a scalable fabrication technique to produce ultrathin, lightweight solar cells that can be stuck onto any surface. Credit: Melani…

Solar Cell

'Simple' Tweak to Perovskite Solar Cells Could Boost Renewable Energy Generation

A 'simple' tweak to perovskite solar cells during the fabrication stage could help to unlock the untold potential of the renewable energy source, claims researc…

Solar Cell

Understanding Organic Solar Cell Energy Loss Boosts Technology

Organic solar cells are a promising new technology with the potential to be more attractive for urban or façade applications than the common silicon solar pane…

Solar Cell

Breaking With Convention to Develop More Efficient Solar Cells

Photovoltaics, more commonly known as solar cells, are key to securing the energy transition and meeting net zero targets in the coming years.

Hydrogen Fuel Cell

Cummins, Tata Motors Team Up for Hydrogen-Powered Engines

U.S.-listed Cummins Inc said on Monday it has signed an agreement with Indian automaker Tata Motors to develop hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines, fue…

Solar Cell

Nanotech Breakthrough Sets World Record for Solar Cell Efficiency

In a new Nature Nanotechnology paper, scientists say they’ve cleared 31% efficiency in solar cells.