Scientists have designed organic molecules capable of generating two excitons per photon of light, a process called singlet fission. The excitons can live for much longer than those generated from their inorganic counterparts, which leads to an amplification of electricity generated per photon that is absorbed by a solar cell. Read Full Article Here For…
Organic solar cells are made of cheap and abundant materials, but their efficiency and stability still lag behind those of silicon-based solar cells. A team of scientists has found a way to enhance the electric conductivity of organic solar cells, which increases their performances. Doping the metal oxide interlayer, which connected the electrode and active…
An innovative way to pattern metals could make the next generation of solar panels more sustainable and cheaper. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Solar Energy News — ScienceDaily
Scientists have discovered how diatoms — a type of alga that produce 20 percent of the Earth’s oxygen — harness solar energy for photosynthesis. The discovery could help lead to more efficient and affordable algae-based biofuels and combat climate change from fossil fuel burning. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Solar Energy News…
A new spectroscopic method now makes it possible to measure and visualize the energetic landscape inside solar cells based on organic materials. It was developed by a physicist. This novel visualization technique enables scientists to study the physical principles of organic photovoltaics with extreme precision and to better understand processes such as energetic losses. Read…
Engineers designed a new system to help cool buildings in crowded metropolitan areas without consuming electricity, an important innovation as cities work to adapt to climate change. The system consists of an inexpensive polymer/aluminum film that’s installed inside a box at the bottom of a specially designed solar ‘shelter.’ The film helps keep its surroundings…
Hybrid organic-inorganic perovskites have been used in optoelectronic devices including solar cells, photodetectors, light-emitting diodes and lasers, but the surface of hybrid perovskites is prone to surface defects, where charge carriers are trapped in the semiconducting material. To solve this problem, the crystal surface must be passivated. Researchers describe testing hybrid organic-inorganic perovskite crystals treated…
Researchers have shown that iron oxide layers can convert kinetic energy of saltwater into electrical power. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Solar Energy News — ScienceDaily
Combining solar panel (photovoltaic) infrastructure and agriculture creates a mutually beneficial relationship. This practice of co-locating the two by planting crops under the shade of solar panels is called agrivoltaics. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Solar Energy News — ScienceDaily
A new study explains how a promising type of perovskites — human-made crystals that can convert sunlight into electricity — can be stabilized. As a result, the crystals turn black, enabling them to absorb sunlight. This is necessary to be able to use them in new solar panels that are easy to make and highly…
Soon we will be able to replace fossil fuels with a carbon-neutral product created from solar energy, carbon dioxide and water. Researchers have successfully produced microorganisms that can efficiently produce the alcohol butanol using carbon dioxide and solar energy, without needing to use solar cells. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Solar Energy…
Researchers have developed technology that can deliver clean water to thousands of communities worldwide. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Solar Energy News — ScienceDaily
A new class of 2D perovskite materials with edges that are conductive like metals and cores that are insulating was found by researchers who said these unique properties have applications in solar cells and nanoelectronics. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Solar Energy News — ScienceDaily
Engineers have shown how their carbon nanotube films can be used to create a device to recycle waste heat. The device could enhance solar cell output and increase the efficiency of industrial waste-heat recovery. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Solar Energy News — ScienceDaily
A study released today provides the most complete list yet of the advantages of solar energy — from carbon sequestration to improvements for pollinator habitat. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Solar Energy News — ScienceDaily