Research & Development

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R&D category

Solar R&D is focused on improving efficiency, reducing production costs, and extending system longevity. Key areas include tandem and perovskite cell development, advanced materials for encapsulation and contacts, and new concepts in system integration.

Simulation tools, AI-driven design, and accelerated testing methods are expanding research capabilities. Sustainability and circularity targets are increasingly embedded in innovation strategies.

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Research & Development

The silicon recycling loop remains open

Retrieving silicon from end-of-life PV modules for reuse in solar applications relies heavily on small improvements. As scientists continue to chase that decimal point, AI and robotic labs might beat them to the goal.

Lior Kahana

Jul 20, 2026

Research & Development

Perovskite solar tested at over 5,000 m altitude

Monochrome will test a perovskite PV prototype at an altitude of around 5,150 meters during an alpine expedition in Pakistan’s Karakoram region. The field trial will assess power-generation performance and durability under harsh, off-grid conditions as the company explores perovskite technology for future BIPV applications.

Emiliano Bellini

8 hours ago

Research & Development

Researchers near 100% silver recovery from end-of-life solar panels

Researchers at the University of Newcastle have achieved almost 100% silver recovery from end-of-life solar panels using a proven mineral-processing technology they believe could make solar panel recycling more economically viable.

David Carroll

10 hours ago

Research & Development

Aluminum fins vs. oxide nanofluid for PV module cooling

Indian scientists compared aluminum fins with CuO-water nanofluid cooling for PV modules, finding the nanofluid reduced average panel temperature and increased gross power output. However, after accounting for pump power consumption, passive aluminum fins delivered comparable electrical efficiency without requiring auxiliary energy.

Lior Kahana

Aug 11, 2026

Research & Development

Scientists demonstrate outdoor operability of reflector-assisted spherical photovoltaic modules

Researchers in Qatar developed a 450-cell, 0.70 m-diameter spherical PV prototype with a hemispherical aluminium reflector that substantially improves energy capture. The system, however, demonstrates mainly directional/seasonal benefits rather than superior annual yield or economic competitiveness compared to a flat counterpart.

Emiliano Bellini

Aug 11, 2026

Research & Development

‘Biosolar’ design boosts rooftop PV performance by 23.25%

Research shows ‘biosolar’ technology can increase the performance of PV panels, with a New South Wales study finding that integrating rooftop gardens with solar panels increased PV energy generation by up to 23.25%.

David Carroll

Aug 11, 2026

Technology & Products

Clemson University designs solar-integrated electric vehicle

The Deep Orange 17 is an electric vehicle prototype designed to generate more energy than it consumes during a typical day of urban commuting.

Patrick Jowett

Aug 10, 2026

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Markets & Policy

Solexant's nanocrystal solar technology receives USD$41.5 million Third generation thin film developer Solexant Corp. has secured USD$41.5 million during the first close of a Series C financing round, following the successful completion of a two megawatt (MW) pilot line operating at the company’s headquarters.

pv magazine

Jun 06, 2010

Markets & Policy

Global solar PV cell production booming Global photovoltaic (PV) cell production grew last year by 51% from 7.1 gigawatts (GW) in 2008 to 10.7 GW in 2009, according to a research note published by GTM Research.

Becky Beetz

Jun 02, 2010

Research & Development

MIT launches flight simulator to help set solar prices A new management flight simulator, aimed at helping users set prices for solar panels, has been launched by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

pv magazine

Jun 02, 2010

Research & Development

New solar cell facility for Melbourne, Australia The Swinburne University of Technology and Suntech have announced the opening of a new solar cell facility in Melbourne Australia.

Becky Beetz

Jun 01, 2010

Markets & Policy

Indian PV market set to expand The Indian solar photovoltaics (PV) market is predicted to grow five-fold over the next few years and will become a global player by 2022.

Becky Beetz

Jun 01, 2010

Applications & Installations

1.2 billion urgently needed to boost European PV industry Over a billion euros must urgently be invested into research and development (R&D) for the photovoltaics (PV) industry, says the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA), so that it can compete with traditional power generation.

pv magazine

Jun 01, 2010

Applications & Installations

PV installation costs to fall Façades with integrated photovoltaics (PV) systems could be cheaper than traditional construction materials, according to the first Bodensee Symposium on Architecture and Solar Technology, which took place in Konstanz, Germany.

pv magazine

May 30, 2010

Applications & Installations

Panasonic Group pushes ahead with "full-scale" entry into solar cell business The Panasonic Group has announced its plans to launch its HIT(R) 215 Series household solar power generation systems on July 1, thus highlighting the companys aim for a “full-scale entry” into the solar cell business.

pv magazine

May 30, 2010

Applications & Installations

Arizona could become alternative energy hotspot More than 80 applications for solar and wind power plants have been submitted by developers in the state of Arizona, which are valued at tens of billions of dollars, reports The Arizona Republic.

pv magazine

May 30, 2010

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