Solar Energy Gets A Machine Learning Boost
In their quest to improve our planet with solar energy, scientists are exploring ways to make solar cells more efficient. One approach involves concentrating sunlight...
Tag : Solar Cell Efficiency
Innovation – Tandem All-Perovskite Solar Modules With 19.1% Efficiency
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) researchers have created a prototype for completely scalable all-perovskite tandem solar panels. With an aperture area of 12.25 square centimeters,...
IntriEnergy Increases Solar Cell Output By 60% Without Increasing The Size
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), IntriEnergy Inc., an Italian solar technology business, has been given Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) protection in India for...
Big Solar Farms May Impact Local Weather Conditions Negatively…
Most commercially available solar panels are between 15 per cent and 22 per cent efficient. The efficiency of panels degrades over time as they are...
Indian Government Is Funding The Development Of High-efficiency Solar Cells
The Indian government is funding research at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) and state-owned engineering firm Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) to...
Smartphones Will Be Powered By Solar Panels Hidden Behind Screen
One of the most annoying things about smartphones is just how quickly their lithium-ion batteries drain. It feels like there’s an obvious solution, right above...
Chili Pepper Boosts Perovskite Solar Cell Efficiency
Scientists in China found that capsaicin, the natural compound responsible for a chili pepper’s spicy flavor, can also act as a ‘secret ingredient’ in perovskite...
Earth’s Magnetic Field Affects Efficiency Of Solar Panels
Researchers at the Multimedia University of Kenya have claimed the Earth’s magnetic field affects solar panel performance in the same manner fields from power lines,...