A new method boosts efficiency of organic solar cells by Simon Mansfield Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 The integration of polymeric insulators in organic solar cells has driven major advancements in the field, addressing challenges related to molecular conformation, film crystallinity, and defect state reduction. Traditionally, these improvements were attributed to enhanced […]
How efficient solar cells can be made with non-toxic processes by Robert Schreiber Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 05, 2024 Efforts to produce environmentally friendly and efficient solar cells have taken a significant step forward thanks to a novel design principle developed by researchers at Linkoping University in Sweden. This approach, detailed in a […]
A new protocol to enhance flexible solar technology durability by Hugo Ritmico Barcelona, Spain (SPX) Dec 04, 2024 Flexible photovoltaic devices, or FlexPVs, are emerging as key solutions in applications ranging from wearable technology and smart textiles to drones and aerospace systems. Despite significant advancements in efficiency, FlexPVs still face challenges related to […]
Record efficiency achieved with perovskite and organic tandem solar cells by Robert Schreiber Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 04, 2024 Researchers at the University of Potsdam have unveiled a tandem solar cell combining perovskite and organic materials that sets a new efficiency benchmark of 25.7%. This advancement leverages low-temperature processing methods to reduce the […]
Bolivia announces $1 bn deal with China to build lithium plants by AFP Staff Writers La Paz (AFP) Nov 27, 2024 Bolivia said Tuesday it had signed a $1 billion deal with China’s CBC, a subsidiary of the world’s largest lithium battery producer CATL, to build two lithium carbonate production plants in the […]
The future of AI with solar-powered synaptic devices by Riko Seibo Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 26, 2024 Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly relied upon for predicting critical events such as heart attacks, natural disasters, and infrastructure failures. These applications demand technologies capable of rapidly processing data. One such promising approach is reservoir computing, […]
