Onion peel protects solar cells better than industrial technology
Finnish researchers from the University of Turku have created a biofilm from red onion peel to protect solar panels from ultraviolet radiation.
Perovskite elements return 42% of the light in the room back to the socket
Chinese scientists have created photovoltaic systems for premises based on perovskite elements with a record efficiency of 42%.
Scientists use "black metal" to improve solar energy by 15 times
American researchers from the University of Rochester have used ferrous metal in a new design of solar thermoelectric generators.
Perovskite solar cells have become more durable and are no longer afraid of water
A team of researchers from the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) in South Korea has developed an innovative technology for manufacturing flexible perovskite solar cells, that can be produced outdoors.
This solar cell utilizes its other side with an additional 8.44% efficiency
South Korean researchers from The Kangbuk Institute of Science and Technology in Daegu has created double-sided thin-film solar cells made of copper, indium and selenium, which collect sunlight not only from the front but also from the back.
Organic solar panels reach 8.7% efficiency for the first time — twice the previous record
Japanese scientists have created all-organic solar cells made of carbon-based materials with a record efficiency of 8.7% for this type of cell.
A breakthrough in the creation of perovskite solar cells — applied to complex surfaces and working 10 times longer
Scientists improved perovskite solar cells, increasing their service life by 10 times compared to their previous counterparts.
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