New stacked solar cell absorbs energy from almost the entire solar spectrum
Most traditional solar cells aren't able to convert long-wavelength photons into electricity. A team of researchers...
Scientists Create Cheap, Efficient Spray-On Solar Cells
For the first time, scientists have figured out a way to create efficient, affordable spray-on solar cells. While...
Fluorescent Dye Boosts Solar Cell Efficiency by a Whopping 38 Percent
Yale researchers recently discovered a way to boost the efficiency of solar cells by a whopping 38 percent by coating...
New Solar Module Uses Holographic Foil to Create Cheaper, More Efficient Panels
A new silicon-based solar panel which utilizes holographic foil is reported to be nearly twice as efficient as...
Sharp Breaks Solar Record With 43.5% Efficient Photovoltaic Cell!
Sharp just signaled a bright future for renewable energy as it achieved a new solar cell efficiency record of 43.5%,...
Researchers Create First Solar Cells With Quantum Efficiency of 114%
This morning saw a solar breakthrough at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), where researchers created...
