A new solar breakthrough may overcome a long-standing efficiency barrier. Researchers used a “spin-flip” metal complex to capture and multiply energy from sunlight through singlet fission. The result ...

To get more energy from sunlight, researchers have long searched for alternatives—especially those that work without the complex junctions silicon needs. (CREDIT: CC BY-SA 4.0) Scientists have ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Solar energy has made major strides in recent years. Panel prices ...

Solar power is already one of the fastest growing sources of electricity on the planet, yet scientists say it is still only scratching the surface of what is physically possible. A wave of ...

Swansea University researchers found that perovskite solar cells can tolerate dusty fabrication environments, performing almost as well as those made in cleanrooms. The findings suggest low-cost, ...

Solar cells, devices that can convert sunlight into electricity, are now widely used in many countries worldwide. Over the ...

Researchers in Japan have announced a major advancement in solar technology that they say could make solar panels 1,000 times more powerful than existing models, according to Energies Media. The ...

Scientists have unlocked a new way to make solar panels far more efficient—up to 1,000 times better than current methods. The team at a German university achieved this by engineering ultra-thin, ...