Italian researchers use graphene oxide to increase efficiency of perovskite cells
Scientists of the University of Florence claim that graphene-based electron transport layers (ETL) achieve higher carrier injection with respect to most commonly used ETLs.
Russian scientists study potential of crystalline solvates for increasing efficiency of perovskite cells
Scientists at Moscow, Moscow State University (MSU) have explained how altering the ratio of components forming light absorbing layers of a perovskite solar cell influences the structure of created films and battery efficiency.
Spanish scientists use magnetic electrodes to increase efficiency of fullerene-based solar cell
A spanish research team from Ikerbasque has created a fullerene-based cell that is also capable of turning direct current into alternating current.
Swiss researchers improve stability of perovskite solar cells
EPFL scientists have marginally improved the operational stability of perovskite cells with the introduction of cuprous thiocyanate protected by a thin layer of reduced graphene oxide.
US scientists develop new process to make stacks of semiconductors just a few atoms thick
R&D departments at the University of Chicago and Cornell University have pieced together a new atomic scale semi-conductor manufacturing procedure that can provide “the foundation for modern integrated circuitry”.
Cambridge scientists say perovskite-based PV cells can achieve maximum 30% efficiency
Researchers from the University of Cambridge and Italy’s Politecnico di Milano have set a time limit for ultrafast perovskite solar cells and have quantified the speeds at which future solar cells would have to operate in order to increase efficiency.
International research team uses algorithm to reduce negative impact of inertia emulation of PV in micro-grids
The computer-based algorithm seeks to make the micro-grid work like a large power grid with inertia, thus improving its stability and reliability.
US scientists use nanoscale structures to lower reflectivity in solar cells
The researchers used micro- and nanometer length structures to develop anti-reflective coatings to reduce reflectivity in optical devices such as solar cells, glasses and cameras.
Study finds that storage prices are falling faster than PV and wind technologies
A study from the University of California and TU Munich in Germany shows that long-term R&D spending played a critical role in achieving cost reductions.
U.S.-Turkish research team uses data science to predict PET back-sheets degradation in solar modules
The scientists have used engineering epidemiology and statistical-data analytics to predict how polyethylene terephthalate films in solar panels deteriorate under multi-factor accelerated weathering exposures.
