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Research Finds New Way to Double Solar Cell Efficiency

Samantha Joe — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 20:11:21 +0000

Researchers from the University of Twente in the Netherlands has shown that it may be possible to double the amount of energy production from a solar cell. These cells are typically flat, but when minuscule silicon pillars are added to the surface, the production of electricity was found to double. This research was published in […]

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Human Eyes Hold Secret to Improved Solar Cell Efficiency

Mila Luleva — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 11:02:20 +0000

Searching for ways to improve solar cell efficiency, a team of scientists found that tiny structures in the human eye have special mechanisms that can be adapted to silicon solar cells to make them better at collecting light. Many research teams have looked towards nature to find inspiration for improvements in various technologies. This is often […]

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Nano-Abrasive Material Makes Self-Cleaning Solar Cells

Ovidiu Sandru — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:21:12 +0000

Scientists from GIT (Georgia Institute of Technology) have invented a new solar cell surface treatment that could be applied to existing solar cells technology, and that could boost the light absorption into the cell. It also has self-cleaning capabilities.

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New BiFeO3 Crystal Can Improve Solar Cells Efficiency & Price

Cristi — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 06:14:07 +0000

Physicists at Rutgers University discovered a crystal made of bismuth, iron and oxygen(BiFeO3) which can revolution electronics industry and highly improve solar cell efficiency.

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