Earlier in 2025, Chinese solar manufacturer Longi announced it had built the world's most efficient solar cell. The hybrid interdigitated back-contact (HIBC) cell achieved 27.81% efficiency, which was ...

Perovskite solar cells can be made not only more robust but also more efficient, scalable and cheaper to manufacture by ...

Solar energy plays a big role in the fight against climate change. As the world turns to solar power, concerns about the environmental impact of traditional solar panels continue to grow. Today’s most ...

Perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells are considered a key technology for photovoltaics. Because of their design, they use ...

The HIBC solar cell represents a novel approach to solar energy conversion, integrating both n-type and p-type contacts to enhance overall performance. In their study titled “Silicon solar cells with ...

Silicon solar cells were supposed to be running out of headroom, yet a new device has pushed their performance to 27.81% efficiency and reset expectations for what a single-junction cell can do. That ...

A Swedish government agency is investing SEK 130 million ($13.8 million) in the next-generation indoor solar cell technology belonging to Exeger. The company’s Powerfoyle solar cells are an evolution ...

KAUST developed a cooling technology that improves the longevity and power output of a solar cell. Image: KAUST. As solar projects spread across the world, it is no longer uncommon to see a project ...

Recently, perovskite solar cells have emerged as a promising alternative to traditional silicon panels, offering potentially higher efficiency and lower production costs. With the increased demand for ...

Kanazawa University has begun long-term outdoor testing of tandem perovskite solar cells in collaboration with Toshiba. The research project aligns with Japan’s broader push to scale perovskite PV ...

Graphene perovskite reaches 30.6% efficiency, slashes costs by up to 80%, excels in low light, and adds durability with recyclable materials.

The South Korean Ministry of Economy and Finance has unveiled a plan to invest US$22.9 million in R&D by 2026 in solar tandem technology.