We’re Risking Our Future By Starving Solar Power Research Today
Perovskites and other advanced solar tech need far more investment to move from lab to market
Tag Results for photovoltaics (277)
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Caffeine Cranks Up Solar Cells
Caffeine makes perovskite photovoltaics more stable, enhancing their commercial potential
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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
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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