Schematic of a perovskite solar cell. Source: Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology ...

Monocrystalline, polycrystalline or thin-film? Here’s how the main types of solar panel compare on efficiency, lifespan, and the roof space you’ll need.

Perovskite solar cells are a high-efficiency, low-cost alternative to traditional silicon-based solar panels. With the perovskite solar cell industry expected to reach $1.2 billion by 2033, there’s ...

Solar power is getting cheaper and more powerful, but researchers are still working to make the next generation of solar panels reliable enough for large-scale use. A new study reports a promising ...

Researchers from Nanchang University and Trina Solar found that TOPCon solar modules exhibit metastable “degradation–recovery” under UV exposure, with light soaking fully restoring performance and no ...

Researchers in China have developed a new type of polymer solar cells that deliver ...

While they may appear to be insignificant, raindrops’ impact on surfaces can create measurable electrical signals when ...

Two construction workers working on a solar panel on a house roof - Drs Producoes/Getty Images Electricity is an essential part of modern life and each method of producing it comes with pros and cons.

Japan-based technology company Sharp Corporation offers a range of space-qualified compound solar cells for use in low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites and other spacecraft. It recently exhibited its ...

Runergy’s latest TOPCon cell efficiency record was verified by the Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin (ISFH) in Germany. Image: Runergy. Chinese solar manufacturer Runergy has reported that ...