While most solar cells on the market today are based on silicon, energy engineers have recently been assessing the performance of alternative cells based on other photovoltaic (PV) materials. These ...

Scientists have found a way to make perovskite solar cells not only highly efficient but also remarkably stable, addressing ...

A new generation of 3D-printed solar cells could let buildings generate power through colorful, semi-transparent windows ...

At a recent solar energy trade show, the first thing anyone would note is that solar cells are cheaper than ever before. Perhaps second, is that solar vendors had all sorts of solar panels. There were ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Solar energy has made major strides in recent years. Panel prices ...

Solar power has a dark side: panels are still built to be thrown away, and we risk creating a mountain of waste that locks ...

State Sen. Scott Wiener proposed new legislation that would make it easier for renters and others to use portable solar ...

Discover what happens to old solar panels and how solar panel recycling in Australia is shaping a cleaner, circular energy future.

A research team led by German research center Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH has proposed to use direct wire bonding (DWB) as a low-temperature method for interconnecting finger-free heterojunction ...

Don Cowan and Mahyar Mohammadnezhad of Kiwa PI Berlin explain the importance of upstream diligence in ensuring long-term PV ...

Perovskite solar cells are a promising alternative to traditional silicon solar panels but have poor durability. Professor Ted Sargent, Research associate professor Bin Chen, Postdoctoral fellows ...