Research and Development Archives - Page 7 of 52

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Research and Development

Rice engineers develop materials that redirect light from any source within a building to solar cells on its windows

They hope to solve energy issues for buildings through integrated photovoltaics.

By Grant SchreiderFebruary 17, 20210

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Research and Development

The future of solar applications: New technology makes foldable cells a practical reality

An international research team has created solar cells with unprecedented flexibility and resistance.

By Grant SchreiderFebruary 13, 20210

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Research and Development

This newly revealed “nanocomposite” solar cell architectural design can enhance solar cell efficiency

The new architecture actually increased the cell's electrical output by a factor of five.

By Grant SchreiderFebruary 3, 20210

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Breakthroughs

Scientists unveil a new pressure treatment method that could improve the efficiency of perovskite solar cells

Pressure from a diamond anvil cell.

By Grant SchreiderJanuary 22, 20210

Research and Development

University of Michigan developed an inexpensive, clear coating that reduces snow and ice accumulation on solar panels

Spray-on coating could make solar panels snow-resistant

By Grant SchreiderJanuary 6, 20210

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Research and Development

On the road to invisible solar panels: How tomorrow’s windows will generate electricity

Researchers demonstrate the first transparent solar cell.

By Grant SchreiderJanuary 6, 20210

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Research and Development

The perfect size and density of quantum dots needed to achieve record efficiency in solar panels

These findings indicate that when it comes to the quantum dot size, it isn't as simple as bigger meaning better.

By Grant SchreiderDecember 22, 20200

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Research and Development

A new system for measuring solar performance over the long term in scalable photovoltaic systems is here

The system was developed by Arizona State University researchers.

By Grant SchreiderDecember 7, 20200

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Research and Development

Electrical connectors developed at Sandia Labs help extinguish solar panel fires before they ignite

Sandia National Laboratories researchers spent 10 years studying hazardous arc-faults.

By Grant SchreiderNovember 19, 20200

Research and Development

Scientists design novel transparent solar cells using thin silicon films, with efficient power generation

'Transparent solar cells' can take us towards a new era of personalized energy

By Grant SchreiderNovember 3, 20200

Research and Development

Perovskite photovoltaics are prevalent but imperfect, so improving durability makes a big difference

Perovskite materials are increasingly popular as the active layer in solar cells, but they are unstable.

By Grant SchreiderOctober 29, 20200

Research and Development

Designing rules for light-absorbing dyes that can help make organic solar cells more efficient

Scientists have recently scrutinized organic solar cells and derived design rules for light-absorbing dyes.

By Grant SchreiderOctober 28, 20200