A study conducted by Penn State University researchers has revealed that organic solar cells ...

Organic solar cells have long promised a future of lightweight, flexible energy harvesting, but their tendency to degrade ...

A new solar panel reaches up to 865 W, setting a historic record in power and efficiency for large-scale solar projects.

Solar power continues to grow—accounting for most new capacity added to U.S. electric grids in 2024—but the mid-1950s technology most often used to capture the sun's energy comes with environmental ...

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 ...

Metal-halide perovskite solar cells are attractive for next-generation photovoltaics due to their low fabrication cost and rapidly rising efficiencies. However, exposure to light and oxygen generates ...

PV is breaking new ground with a video series that reveals the entire process of making perovskite solar cells, from bare substrate to finished, tested modules. For the first time, viewers can see ...

Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) surged in trading on Monday after the company announced it had been awarded $23.9 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce. The funding will be used to expand its ...

Despite being riddled with impurities and defects, solution-processed lead-halide perovskites are surprisingly efficient at ...

For solar cell manufacturers, a close eye on consistently high quality has never been more important. Emerging technologies and processes bring the opportunity for stronger performance, but the ...

The Department of Commerce has finalized federal funding for two more recipients under the CHIPS and Science Act. One of those is Rocket Lab, which has secured up to $23.9 million in funding to boost ...

Scientists have developed a new protective coating that significantly extends the life of perovskite solar cells, making them more practical for applications outside the lab. Northwestern University ...