solar cells

A Simple Solution For Stable Perovskite Solar Cells

Researchers in South Korea have developed inexpensive and highly stable perovskite solar cells by coating perovskite in a water-resistant material.

Powering The Future With Flexible And See-Through Solar Cells

Semitransparent and flexible solar cells are now a reality thanks to a fabrication method developed by scientists in Japan.

Wearable Solar Cells That You Can Put In The Wash

Scientists have developed an ultra-thin solar cell that can continue to provide electricity even after being soaked in water or being stretched and compressed.

Perovskite LEDs For A Brighter Future

Using a method known as chemical vapor deposition, scientists in Japan have created perovskite-based LEDs that may one day replace conventional LED lights.

Rough Surfaces Boost Solar Cell Performance

Using an inexpensive method to make the surface of solar cells rougher, scientists in Japan have created efficient solar panels that do not require antireflective coatings.

7 Must-Read Stories In June 2017

Climate change, solar energy and disease were key issues in the month of June.

Breaking Through The Energy Conversion Efficiency Barrier

Researchers at Kobe University have designed a solar cell that is a hundred times more effective at preventing energy loss than previous methods.

A New Record For Perovskite Solar Cell Efficiency

South Korean researchers have developed a highly stable perovskite solar cell that has a photoconversion efficiency of more than 20 percent.

7 Must-Read Stories In January 2017

Solar cells, supercomputers and scientists—stories that captured your imagination in the first month of 2017.