Study suggests new route for perovskite solar cells
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Researchers from the University of Bath and Imperial College London have shown in a new report how the careful selection of layers within perovskite can prevent against degradation, potentially paving the way for the development of high-performance solar cells.
The report, which was published in the journal Nature Communications, aimed to show how to increase the longevity of tin-based perovskites, to help develop the material without lead. Although lead is less reactive to ambient conditions, solar manufacturers are increasingly trying to work with less toxic materials to create solar systems that are both safe and stable.
5 May 2021 18:34 GMT Updated 5 May 2021 18:34 GMT
Transitioning Norwegian energy giant Equinor has set the seal on take-over Polish solar developer Wento, completing the €91m ($109m) deal the same day
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The acquision of Wento – Equinor’s biggest foray yet in to solar, following investments in projects in Brazil as well as in
floating PV and a promising perovskite technology being developed by
Oxford Photovoltaics – brings with it a total net pipeline of some 1.6Gw of solar projects “in different stages of development”.
Thin Film Solar Cell Market is Expected to Rise at a CAGR of 19.4% and to Reach $39,512 million by 2023
Thin film solar cell market is estimated to reach $39,512 million by 2023, registering a CAGR of 19.4% from 2017 to 2023. PORTLAND, OREGON , UNITED STATES, January 6, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ Thin film solar cell market was valued at $11,421 million in 2016, and is estimated to reach $39,512 million by 2023, registering a CAGR of 19.4% from 2017 to 2023. In 2016, the cadmium telluride (CdTe) type segment accounted for more than half share of the total market. Thin film solar is specifically made by placing one or more layers of photovoltaic material on a surface, such as plastic, glass, or metal. Thin film utilizes relatively cheaper substrate which makes it cost-effective as compared to silicon. These films are easier to work with and need lesser quantity of substrate material to absorb light as compared to silicon. Furthermore, several
Oxford PV pushes tandem SHJ/perovskite cell conversion efficiency to record 29 52% pv-tech.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from pv-tech.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
16 December 2020
A team of European scientists have claimed a new world record for solar energy conversion efficiency with a new ‘tandem’ solar cell design that combines to different technologies to convert almost 30 per cent of sunlight into electricity.
The researchers, based at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin research centre and led by professor Steve Albrecht, published the results of their work in the journal Science, saying that they are now confident that conversion efficiencies using the innovative ‘tandem’ solar cell designs above 30 per cent are now within reach.
“Tandem solar cells that pair silicon with a metal halide perovskite are a promising option for surpassing the single-cell efficiency limit. We report a monolithic perovskite/silicon tandem with a certified power conversion efficiency of 29.15%,” the research paper says.