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Scientists Increase Stability and Efficiency of Perovskite Solar Cells

Scientists from NUST MISIS and IPCE RAS (Moscow, Russia) together with Italian colleagues from University of Rome Tor Vergata managed to significantly increase stability and effectiveness of perovskite elements – promising materials for solar energy – by adding a layer of copper iodide (CuI).

12 Jun 2019

Researchers Produce Liquid Fuel from CO2 Through Artificial Photosynthesis

Chemists from the University of Illinois have been successful in producing fuels using carbon dioxide, water, and visible light by artificial photosynthesis.

23 May 2019

HZB Experts Explore Solar Hydrogen Production in Antarctica

The South Pole receives sunshine like the rest of the world—and in summer virtually around the clock. Rather than providing research stations in the Antarctic with crude oil for generating the electricity and heating they require, solar hydrogen could be made from sunlight in summer as a substitute.

23 May 2019

URBASOLAR and Swiss Electrician AXPO Create a European Leader in Photovoltaic

AXPO and URBASOLAR Group announce the signing of an acquisition contract of 100% of the latter's securities by AXPO.

From Axpo Holding AG 6 May 2019

Caffeine Helps Improve Perovskite Solar Cells' Efficiency and Stability

Scientists from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and Solargiga Energy in China have discovered that caffeine can help make a promising alternative to traditional solar cells more efficient at converting light to electricity.

25 Apr 2019

Jack Mason Introduces Solar-Powered Watch Using Recycled and Eco-Friendly Materials

In favor of Earth Day, Jack Mason launched its first solar-powered watch made from sustainable and recycled materials.

23 Apr 2019

Renewables Offer Better Hope for Tackling Climate Change than Capturing Carbon from Power Stations

According to a new study reported in Nature Energy, wind turbines and solar panels combined with energy storage provide a better hope for addressing climate change than attempting to capture carbon from fossil fuel power stations.

9 Apr 2019

Imec and Jolywood Achieve a Record of 23.2 Percent with Bifacial n-PERT Solar Cells

Today, at SiliconPV 2019, imec, a world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies and partner in EnergyVille, announces that its n-PERT (Passivated Emitter and Rear Totally diffused) solar cells developed with Jolywood, a leading Chinese manufacturer of n-type bifacial solar cells and modules, have reached a certified front-side conversion efficiency of 23.2 percent.

From Jolywood(Suzhou) Sunwatt Co.,Ltd 8 Apr 2019

Midsummer Moves into the Customer Market for Solar Panels with New BIPV Metal Sheet Solar Roof

Swedish solar energy technology leader Midsummer, today launches its new energy producing metal sheet roof “Midsummer solar roofs”.

From Midsummer AB 8 Apr 2019

Larson Electronics Releases Solar Security Tower, 20' Tall, 7.5' Trailer, (3) Cameras, (2) 265 W Panels

Larson Electronics, a Texas-based company with over 40 years of experience spearheading the industrial lighting and equipment sectors, announced the release of a solar powered security tower to quickly deploy equipment to elevations of up to 20 feet.

From Larson Electronics LLC 4 Apr 2019