The new physical model supports the planetary hypothesis. Researchers at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) and…
Browsing: Solar Energy
Solar energy refers to the harnessing of the Sun’s energy and converting it into usable forms, primarily electricity and heat, using various technologies. The most common method is through photovoltaic (PV) systems, where solar panels composed of numerous solar cells convert sunlight directly into electricity. Another method is solar thermal energy, where solar collectors capture and concentrate sunlight to produce high-temperature heat, which can then be used to generate electricity or heat water and buildings. Solar energy is a clean, renewable resource that can significantly reduce carbon emissions and dependence on fossil fuels, making it a key component in the transition to sustainable energy systems. Its applications range from small-scale systems for individual homes to large-scale solar power plants that supply electricity to the power grid. As technology advances and costs decrease, solar energy is becoming increasingly accessible and is being integrated into energy systems around the world at an accelerating rate.
HKUST researchers have innovated a molecular treatment to improve both the efficiency and durability of…
Modifying the surface for more effective textured perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells. A new generation of…
A recent study by Yale researcher Alison Sweeney suggests that giant clams in the Western…
Researchers have developed a new analytical model that enhances the understanding and efficiency of thin-film…
New research partially explains the exceptional performance of a new class of organic semiconductors called…
Simulations on the TACC Frontera and Lonestar6 supercomputers uncover topological vortices in polaron quasiparticles. In…
A new study highlights the successful development of the first flexible perovskite/silicon tandem solar cell…
A German junior research group is investigating how to convert carbon dioxide using sunlight. A…
A tandem cell was constructed using perovskite and antimony selenide. A research team has demonstrated…
A new development in solar technology uses pulse-shaped light to enhance the efficiency of PbS…
In the future solar energy could be used to produce cement or steel, instead of…
A new photocatalyst developed by Shanghai Jiao Tong University offers a green, efficient method for…
Swiss researchers have developed a solar energy method using synthetic quartz to achieve temperatures above…
New research suggests redesigning organic solar cells with a hemispherical shell structure to provide broader…
Commercial solar panels currently have the capability to transform approximately 15% to 20% of the…
It shows great potential for advancing the development of highly efficient next-generation solar cells, which…
Researchers at ICFO have fabricated a new four-terminal organic solar cell with a tandem configuration…