Sta-bility or Not Sta-bility, that is the question. The answer of course is stability. And long term stability of perovskite solar cells is paramount. Without it, PSCs will only be useful in a handful of niche use cases. Our latest research blog, written by Fluxim's Dr. Antonio Cabas Vidani and in collaboration with our colleagues at the Laboratory for Thin Films and Photovoltaics at Empa looks a Aging and Characterization of High-Band Gap Solar Cells. This blog is useful for researchers who are looking to enhance their understanding of high-bandgap solar cells and explore advanced techniques for improving their performance and durability. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/etFAQDKB Jarla Thiesbrummel Kristofer Tvingstedt Davide Bartesaghi
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On October 20th, the Photovoltaic Science and Technology National Key Laboratory at Trina Solar announced that its independently developed high-efficiency N-type i-TOPCon solar cells have achieved a maximum efficiency of 25.9%, as certified by the testing laboratory of the ISFH (Institut für Solarenergieforschung in Hameln) in Germany. This sets a new world record for the efficiency of large-area industrialized n-type monocrystalline silicon TOPCon solar cells. This achievement breaks the world record for N-type TOPCon solar cells that had been held by Fraunhofer ISE since 2017.
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☀ Organic solar cells are among the most promising photovoltaic technologies in terms of performance and possible application. However, a big challenge is to increase their poor stability, which is due to intrinsic degradation processes. Discover how scientists from Technical University of Munich tackled this challenge on our latest highlight: https://bit.ly/3JeHpMU
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"What a fantastic way to start the Year of the Snake with this exciting news! 🐍☀️" We are thrilled to share that our latest research on wide-bandgap kesterite (CZTS) solar cells has led to a new world record efficiency of 13.2%, now featured in the Solar Cell Efficiency Tables (Version 65) (https://lnkd.in/gZ7dmRDu). This marks another significant step in advancing CZTS as a top cell candidate for tandem solar applications, helping push photovoltaic efficiency beyond the limits of single-junction devices. One of the key innovations behind this achievement is our hydrogen-enhanced carrier collection strategy, which effectively improves carrier transport and passivates defects in CZTS. This technique not only enhances CZTS performance but also shows promise for other thin-film photovoltaics like CIGS. We are excited to see our work published in Nature Energy (https://lnkd.in/gG2wftSj), reinforcing CZTS as a low-cost, non-toxic, and stable solar material with great potential for scalable and sustainable energy solutions. The work is supported by Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics. A huge thank you to our fantastic team Led by Scientia Prof Xiaojing Hao and Martin Green at UNSW and Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics: Ao Wang, Jialin Cong, Shujie Zhou, Jialiang Huang, Jingwen Cao, Xin Cui, Xiaojie Yuan Guojun(Vipper) He and our amazing collaborators Yin Yao, Zhou Xu, zhe liu, Julie Cairney, Eason (Yi-Sheng) Chen, Su-Huai Wei for their dedication and collaboration. Looking forward to making even greater strides in sustainable photovoltaics in this new year! https://lnkd.in/gz2mDkbC #YearOfTheSnake #CZTS #TandemSolarCells #NatureEnergy #UNSW #ACAP #RenewableEnergy
UNSW researchers have set a new world record for kesterite solar cell efficiency - a type of cell that could be a long-term, sustainable and cost-effective add-on or replacement for silicon-based panels. ☀️ The team, led by Scientia Professor Xiaojing Hao achieved an efficiency of 13.2% - beating the previous record of 11.4%. Synthesised kesterite (known as CZTS) is a promising material for future generations of solar cells, however, its efficiency has been hampered by the number of defects created during production. Now, UNSW researchers say they have helped to solve this problem by heat-treating the solar cell device in a hydrogen-containing atmosphere. Read more 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gz2mDkbC
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UNSW researchers have set a new world record for kesterite solar cell efficiency - a type of cell that could be a long-term, sustainable and cost-effective add-on or replacement for silicon-based panels. ☀️ The team, led by Scientia Professor Xiaojing Hao achieved an efficiency of 13.2% - beating the previous record of 11.4%. Synthesised kesterite (known as CZTS) is a promising material for future generations of solar cells, however, its efficiency has been hampered by the number of defects created during production. Now, UNSW researchers say they have helped to solve this problem by heat-treating the solar cell device in a hydrogen-containing atmosphere. Read more 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gz2mDkbC
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I am thrilled to share two great news! 🎉 🚀 New World Record in Solar Cell Efficiency! Our team has set another world record for high-bandgap CZTS solar cells, achieving 13.2% efficiency, which is included in the Solar Cell Efficiency Tables (Version 65)! (🔗 Read more) This milestone surpasses our previous 11.4% efficiency record and marks a great step towards sustainable photovoltaics (PV). 🔬 Key Breakthrough Published in Nature Energy One of the major strategies behind these efficiency records is our novel approach of using hydrogen to modulate defects in CZTS, significantly improving device performance and also applicable to other PV materials. We are excited to see our work recently published in Nature Energy! (🔗 Read more) 💡 Why CZTS Matters? ✔ Ideal Tandem Partner for Silicon PV – CZTS is a promising contender for next-gen tandem solar cells, pushing PV efficiency beyond single junction limit. ✔ Durable, Sustainable & Scalable – stable and made from non-toxic, earth-abundant materials, just like silicon, ensuring a sustainable and environmentally friendly PV technologies. ✔ On Track for 20% Efficiency – We are committed to further improving CZTS efficiency towards 20%, making it a high-quality material for the future PV market. 🌟 A huge thank you to my incredible team (particularly Ao Wang Kaiwen Sun Jialiang Huang) for their dedication and hard work in pushing the boundaries of solar cell innovation and my collaborators’ effort (zhe liu Julie Cairney Eason (Yi-Sheng) Chen) in bringing this work to publication in Nature Energy! Looking forward to more breakthroughs with my team and collaborators in sustainable solar PV technologies!
UNSW researchers have set a new world record for kesterite solar cell efficiency - a type of cell that could be a long-term, sustainable and cost-effective add-on or replacement for silicon-based panels. ☀️ The team, led by Scientia Professor Xiaojing Hao achieved an efficiency of 13.2% - beating the previous record of 11.4%. Synthesised kesterite (known as CZTS) is a promising material for future generations of solar cells, however, its efficiency has been hampered by the number of defects created during production. Now, UNSW researchers say they have helped to solve this problem by heat-treating the solar cell device in a hydrogen-containing atmosphere. Read more 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gz2mDkbC
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☀️ Advanced Photoluminescence for Solar Research ☀️ The FluoTime 300 enables detailed, time-resolved photoluminescence analysis to study charge carrier dynamics and recombination in solar cell materials. Its modular design supports flexible configurations, providing critical insights into efficiency and stability. This versatile spectrometer is ideal for advancing photovoltaic research, offering adaptability to meet diverse experimental requirements. ➡️ Check out the FluoTime 300: https://lnkd.in/eqE5bHuc
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Leader of the Nanomaterials lab at Universidad de los Andes. Associate physics professor and current Vice Dean of Research of the Faculty of Sciences.
In the quest for low carbon footprint solar cells, a few years ago, we published this study https://lnkd.in/ecgiQj4z in which we constructed graphene-based solar cells using photosystems extracted from algae. To complement this work we just published a computational study :) https://lnkd.in/e7hN4Rx9
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📢 New Publication Alert! 📢 We're thrilled to announce that ERA Chair holder Maciej Sibiński has just published a new article in *Scientific Reports*! 🌟 Titled "Impact of blocking layers based on TiO2 and ZnO prepared via direct current reactive magnetron sputtering on DSSC solar cells," this research delves into innovative methods to enhance the efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells. Join us in celebrating this incredible achievement and explore the advancements in solar cell technology that could shape our sustainable future! 🎉👏 🔗 Read the full article here: https://t.ly/FuNDY #ScientificReports #ResearchExcellence #Innovation #SolarEnergy #SolarCells #SustainableFuture
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Discover the EES Solar study by Akinori Saeki and colleagues on mechanochemical pretreatment of tin iodide precursors on solar cell performance. Read it for free: https://lnkd.in/eY3JE_UH Osaka University
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