Power From Commercial Perovskite Solar Cells Is Coming Soon
Oxford PV’s tandem silicon-perovskite solar modules aim to beat the best panels on the market
Tag Results for photovoltaics (275)
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This Photocell Generates Both Power and Hydrogen
A novel hybrid photocell could accelerate the transition to carbon-free power
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Rooftop Solar Takes Hold in Iraq in the Aftermath of ISIS
Home and shop owners in Iraq are installing solar arrays to smooth power outages
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Scientists Find Strange New Effect for Future Solar Cells: Flexo-photovoltaics
Poking something sharp into a plain silicon crystal turns it into a solar cell that might shoot past today’s efficiency limits
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Self-Powered Image Sensor Could Watch You Forever
New technology puts the equivalent of a solar cell under each pixel
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Arizona Utility Opts for Solar and Storage to Meet Peak Demand
The combination of solar power and battery storage edged out natural gas, which is the go-to technology for peaking plants
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Photovoltaics in Satellites
The first satellite powered by the sun was sent into orbit 50 years ago this month. Photovoltaics have progressed much since then, but the progress has been slower than many people realize
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The Dawn of Solar Windows
Future skyscrapers will harvest energy from the sun with photovoltaic windows
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Nanodevice Maps the Angle of Light to Color and Vice Versa
Nanoscale devices could drastically alter how color displays are designed and improve the efficiency of photovoltaics
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New AFM Technique Reveals Piezoelectricity in Ferroelectric Materials
The potential for ferroelectric materials in next-generation electronics gets a boost