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Perovskite solar cell design performs at lower cost
A new type of solar cell that replaces silicon with a crystal called perovskite has been created by researchers.…
17% of carbon emissions to be neutralized through solar energy
MIT, Boston Medical Center, and Post Office Square Redevelopment Corporation have formed an alliance to buy…
New solar cell captures CO2 and sunlight to create real fuel
There's a new kind of solar cell on the block — one that's taking on extra work. Instead of capturing sunlight and…
How do you enhance solar cells’ power? Water them
Less than ten years ago, a breakthrough in the solar realm was developed. Since then, perovskite solar cells have…
These light-trapping 3D solar cells are heading to the ISS
This week when SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket blasted off, heading for the International Space Station, it brought with…
An alternative to silicon solar cells for safer green tech
As the world searches for cleaner ways to produce energy, solar energy comes to mind as one of the most popular…
Creating electricity with a bacteria-powered solar cell
Researchers have been thinking out-of-the-box when it comes to energy generation for some time. Think back to human…
Researchers Create The Thinnest And Lightest Solar Cell Ever Made
MIT researchers have now created the thinnest and lightest solar cells ever made. The cells are so thin and…
Stanford Engineers Boost Solar Efficiency By Adding Transparent Cooling Coating To…
Solar energy is an effective and growing means of electricity production, but oftentimes, the solar cells actually…
Hybrid Solar Cell Uses Both Light And Heat From The Sun To Generate Power
Scientists are discovering more ways to maximize the sun's power. Even though today's solar cells are pretty good…