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UNSW researchers achieve 23.5% efficiency record for 676 cm2 perovskite PV submodule Researchers from the University of New South Wales have set a new world efficiency record for large-scale perovskite solar submodules. achieving a power conversion efficiency of 23.5%.
David Carroll
Oct 07, 2026
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Mixed self-assembled monolayer enables 18.88% efficiency in 5.2 cm² inverted perovskite solar cell Researchers in India have developed an inverted perovskite solar cell based on a mixed self-assembled monolayer (SAM) that improves film quality, charge transport, and device stability. The cell achieved an efficiency of 18.88% on an active area of 5.2 cm², with a relative efficiency loss of only around 7% compared with smaller devices.
Emiliano Bellini
Oct 06, 2026
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Silver-nickel contacts cut TOPCon rear metallization costs by 11% Chinese researchers developed a screen-printed silver-nickel paste that reduces rear-side metallization costs by approximately 11%. The optimized formulation achieved an average cell efficiency of 26.67% in a production trial, with a champion device reaching 26.87%.
Lior Kahana
Oct 05, 2026
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Perovskite solar cell based on Prussian blue achieves 26.9% efficiency Chinese researchers have used Prussian Blue nanoparticles to improve the efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells, achieving efficiencies of up to 26.9%. The approach also enabled the fabrication of large-area modules with certified efficiencies of 22.9% and promising results in accelerated aging and outdoor stability tests.
Emiliano Bellini
Oct 05, 2026
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Italian startup unveils double-layer PV system prototype for space-constrained applications Italian startup AMPS has developed a double-layer PV system that dynamically manages two overlapping module surfaces to increase solar-energy capture without expanding the installation footprint. The company says initial field tests showed short-circuit current-based gains of up to 27% over a comparable single-layer bifacial system, with utility-scale and agrivoltaic applications now under development.
Emiliano Bellini
Oct 02, 2026
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Hybrid PV cooling system boosts electrical efficiency by 26%, provides building ventilation Researchers have developed a hybrid PV cooling system that combines rear-side evaporative cooling with intermittent front-side water spraying, increasing electrical efficiency by up to 26%. The system also produces precooled ventilation air, offering potential for reducing building cooling loads in hot, arid climates.
Lior Kahana
Oct 02, 2026
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Trina Solar, Microquanta testing perovskite, tandem modules at UNSW site Researchers from UNSW are testing commercial perovskite and tandem solar modules to better understand their performance and durability in real-world settings.
Ev Foley
Oct 01, 2026
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Bilayer transparent conductive film for electrostatic dust removal achieves 96.36% cleaning rate on PV panels Chinese researchers have developed an bilayer transparent conductive film for electrostatic dust removal from PV panels. An 80 nm magnesium fluoride coating offered the best balance of optoelectronic and cleaning performance, with dust removal reaching 96.36%.
Lior Kahana
Sep 29, 2026
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Heterojunction solar cell based on molybdenum oxide achieves 24.9% efficiency Researchers at Beijing University of Technology developed a silicon heterojunction solar cell with a PMA/MoOₓ hole-selective contact that achieved 24.9% efficiency. The ultrathin PMA interlayer reduced interface recombination and contact resistance while improving carrier transport and passivation.
Emiliano Bellini
Sep 29, 2026