Indian Researchers develops New Way to Measure Solar Panel Degradation
Despite many benefits and relative popularity as a renewable energy source, eventually, the sun does set on even the best solar panels. Over time, solar … Read more
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Organic Photovoltaic Greenhouse Innovation bags Go Green in the City 2018 award
Schneider Electric announced the winning team of Go Green in the City 2018, its international student case study competition focusing on innovative energy solutions for smart … Read more
Concentrator PV Shows Peak Performance – Module Efficiency Reaches 41.4 %
Concentrator Photovoltaics (Concentrator PV) has by far achieved the highest efficiency for the conversion of sunlight into electricity. The basis for this latest achievement lies … Read more
Researchers explain dropping cost of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules
The dramatic drop in the cost of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules, which has fallen by 99 percent over the last four decades, is often touted … Read more
New records in perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells through improved light management
Tandem solar cells made of silicon and metal halide perovskite compounds can convert a particularly large portion of the solar spectrum into electrical energy. However, … Read more
Largest solar power study to date discovers 25% power loss
Researchers at the University of Huddersfield have undertaken the largest solar power study to date into the effectiveness of solar panels across the UK and … Read more
This new material harvests Sun’s heat for cheaper electricity generation
Scientists have developed a material that can be used to harvest electricity from the Sun’s heat, paving the way for generating cheaper solar power on … Read more
New solar-powered heart monitor can be taped to skin
Japanese scientists say they have developed a human-friendly, ultra-flexible organic sensor powered by sunlight, which acts as a self-powered heart monitor. Researchers from the University … Read more
Unique process to revolutionize solar power usage discovered
With researchers successfully splitting the water into hydrogen and oxygen by altering the photosynthesis machinery in plants, the quest of harnessing solar power in different … Read more
Solar supercapacitor could power future of wearable sensors
A team of scientists led by an Indian-origin professor has developed a new solar powered supercapacitor that could help make future wearable technologies lighter and … Read more