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- 1Three-layer perovskite solar cell hits 30.1% efficiency▼Smoother perovskite films lift three-layer solar cell efficiency to 30.1%
Researchers report that making perovskite films smoother has pushed a three-layer, or tandem, solar cell to a power conversion efficiency of 30.1%. Reducing surface roughness in the perovskite layer helps the stacked cell convert more sunlight into electricity, a level approaching the performance of top commercial silicon technology and a step forward for next-generation photovoltaics.
- 2UK study finds silicon solar cells could slash satellite power costs▼UK study says silicon solar cells could cut satellite power costs by up to 90%
A UK study has found that silicon solar cells, a cheaper and more mature technology than the specialist cells currently used in space, could reduce satellite power costs by up to 90%. The finding points to silicon as a viable alternative for powering satellites, potentially lowering the cost of space missions.
- 3Longi sets 28.29% world record for silicon solar cell efficiency●Longi sets 28.29% world record for single-junction silicon solar cell efficiency
Chinese solar manufacturer Longi has set a new world record, achieving 28.29% efficiency for a single-junction silicon solar cell. The result, reported by pv magazine, marks a benchmark for silicon photovoltaic technology and underscores Longi's lead in solar research. Industry observers see such gains as key to lowering the cost of solar power and accelerating the global energy transition.