Today’s current solar-cell technology used for space power relies upon three individual photovoltaic junctions used in a series. These so-called triple-junction solar cells—consisting of the chemical ...

Until now, lightweight plastic solar cells have remained elusive. During the last decade, scientists struggled to substitute polymers for the expensive, but effective crystalline materials such as ...

Solar cells convert light into electricity. While the sun is one source of light, the burning of natural resources like oil and natural gas can also be harnessed.

Whether in solar cells or in the human eye, whenever certain molecules absorb light, the electrons within them shift from ...

Nano-enhanced perovskite solar cells last 10x longer by trapping iodine, paving the way for durable, affordable solar technology.

Under new leadership, PV Nano Cell embarked on a journey of technological innovation, marked by a shift from ink to paste technology ...

Graphene-based nanomaterials have many promising applications in energy-related areas. In particular, there are four major energy-related areas where graphene will have an impact: solar cells, ...

A second generation of solar technology with either much greater conversion efficiency or lower materials cost is ready to come to the market. This technology, which includes thin films, organics, ...

Berkeley researchers have developed a means of growing 3-D solar cells at a nano level that are cheap and efficient.

A new solar-cell design could cut costs and is suitable for large-scale flexible panels.

Solar cells convert light into electricity. While the sun is one source of light, the burning of natural resources like oil and natural gas can also be harnessed. However, solar cells do not ...

RIT will work wth BP Solar to develop plastic solar cells using nanomaterials. The company will provide $250,000 to the NanoPower Research Labs over a three-year period for the research.