Solar power is already one of the fastest growing sources of electricity on the planet, yet scientists say it is still only ...

UNSW researchers boosted TOPCon solar cell efficiency by locally thinning the rear poly-Si layer, reducing parasitic absorption while preserving wafer integrity. The champion cell built with this ...

What if the future of solar energy wasn’t just brighter but fundamentally redefined? Imagine a world where solar panels are not only more efficient but also cheaper, more durable, and adaptable to ...

Nanotechnology enables the use of materials with unique optical, electrical, and thermal properties. These materials can be engineered to absorb sunlight more efficiently, reduce energy loss, and ...

Sebastian Bonilla receives funding from UK Research and Innovation, The Royal Academy of Engineering, and The Leverhulme Trust. The sight of solar panels installed on rooftops and large energy farms ...

The 1cm² cells, pictured, achieved a record-breaking 27.06% power conversion efficiency. Image: University of Sydney. Scientists from the University of Sydney have created what they claim is the ...

Perovskite solar cells are a promising alternative to traditional silicon solar panels but have poor durability. Professor Ted Sargent, Research associate professor Bin Chen, Postdoctoral fellows ...

The new cell efficiency comes less than a month after the company achieved the previous record with 25.9% conversion efficiency. Image: Trina Solar. Chinese solar manufacturer Trinasolar has achieved ...

In a groundbreaking application of graphene technology, the first graphene-based solar cells have been successfully utilized to power temperature sensors. This development, reported on November 12, ...

Graphene-based silicon solar cells comprise a promising class of photovoltaic devices that integrate the exceptional electrical and optical properties of graphene with the mature, cost-effective ...

New Nanotech Boosts Solar Cell Efficiency Over 10%. ScienceDaily. Retrieved December 28, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2025 / 07 / 250713031454.htm Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, ...