New solar cells break efficiency record

Researchers have engineered a new perovskite solar cell that is stable and energy efficient.

National University of Singapore • futurity
March 18, 2024 ~7 min

Solar cells on your roof can save a lot of water

Electricity-generating rooftop solar cells can save a significant amount of water. In some states, individual household water saving can reach up to 1,000%.

Karl Bates-Duke • futurity
Sept. 22, 2022 ~8 min


Peel-off trick might pave the way for solar cell windows

"In principle, we can now scale semitransparent organic solar cells to two meters by two meters, which brings our windows much closer to reality."

Catharine June-U. Michigan • futurity
July 25, 2022 ~5 min

Tweak makes mass production of solar cells more sustainable

A new method could be a big boost for solar energy. "This could really accelerate the production and deployment of perovskite solar panels and cells."

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Jan. 25, 2022 ~6 min

New materials could lead to ultrathin, lightweight solar panels

"Imagine an autonomous drone that powers itself with a solar array atop its wing that is 15 times thinner than a piece of paper. That's the promise..."

Andrew Myers-Stanford • futurity
Jan. 3, 2022 ~7 min

Super thin solar cells hit new efficiency benchmark

Researchers have boosted the efficiency of solar cells made from semiconducting perovskites while retaining their ability to stand up to the environment.

Mike Williams-Rice • futurity
Nov. 22, 2021 ~9 min

Solar cells that last 30 years could turn buildings into power plants

Transparent solar cells that are highly efficient and last up to 30 years could get us one step closer to windows that generate power.

Kat McAlpine-Boston • futurity
Sept. 16, 2021 ~6 min

Doping trick removes hurdle for next-gen solar cells

Using carbon dioxide instead of oxygen in a key point in creating perovskite solar cells could remove a stumbling block to making them more widespread.

Karl Greenberg-NYU • futurity
June 7, 2021 ~7 min


‘Molecular glue’ makes perovskite solar cells tougher

A "molecular glue" strengthens a key weak point in perovskite solar cells. The advance makes them tougher, more efficient, and more reliable.

Kevin Stacey-Brown • futurity
May 7, 2021 ~9 min

Color ‘windows’ could turn light from inside or out into power

Researchers have created a new solution for generating solar power. The new "windows" could create energy from light from indoors and outdoors.

Mike Williams-Rice • futurity
Feb. 16, 2021 ~6 min

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