The use of solar cells, devices that can convert sunlight into electricity, has grown exponentially over the past decades.

Researchers have developed a solar cell system that uses mirrors to concentrate solar energy. In addition to electricity, it ...

A study conducted by Penn State University researchers has revealed that organic solar cells ...

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 ...

TU Delft researchers developed a novel hexagonal microtextured glass that enhances light scattering up to 50%, improving optical performance in thin-film silicon solar cells. The technology shows ...

These cells could be laminated onto various kinds of surfaces, such as the sails of a boat to provide power while at sea.

Rethinking solar panel geometry beyond the traditional rectangle can unlock significant energy potential by optimizing coverage on complex, irregular rooflines.

The same dirt that clings to astronauts' boots may one day keep their lights on. Researchers created solar cells made out of simulated Moon dust. The cells convert sunlight into energy efficiently, ...

Solar cells are subjected to a lot of harmful ultraviolet light, as they're typically placed for maximum sunlight exposure. A new eco-friendly coating could help protect them from those UV rays, and ...

Talon PV, the solar cell manufacturer building a facility outside Houston, has signed a supply agreement with NexWafe, a ...