Perovskite
Investigations into the properties of perovskite solar cells have led to significant advancements in the field of renewable energy. Researchers at the University of Valle and Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico have published a new study that examines the effects of dopants on the photovoltaic properties of air-processed perovskite solar
Solar energy industry
A groundbreaking study published in The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters has shed new light on the role of additives in optimizing organic photovoltaic (OPV) performance. Researchers at National Tsing Hua University have used sub-55 fs transient absorption spectroscopy to investigate the influence of additives on intrinsic photophysical properties in
Solar energy industry
Researchers at Hohai University have published a study on using deep learning techniques to enhance defect detection in electroluminescence (EL) images of photovoltaic (PV) cells. The study aimed to explore the potential of multiple state-of-the-art object detectors in detecting defects such as cracks, finger interruptions, black cores, and thick line
Solar energy industry
Researchers at the University of Tenaga Nas in Selangor, Malaysia, have discovered that hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) dispersed in distilled water can significantly enhance the performance of indoor solar photovoltaic thermal systems. The study aimed to improve electrical efficiency, thermal efficiency, and exergy performance while reducing entropy generation. The researchers
Solar energy industry
Floating solar photovoltaic systems, installed on human-made waterbodies, may offer a solution to mitigating the effects of eutrophication and climate-driven warming on aquatic ecosystems. However, the effects of these systems on algae and water quality remain poorly understood. A recent study published in Frontiers in Water assessed the algal biomass
Solar energy industry
Researchers at the University of Tenaga Nas in Selangor, Malaysia, have discovered that hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) dispersed in distilled water can significantly enhance the performance of indoor solar photovoltaic thermal systems. The study aimed to improve electrical efficiency, thermal efficiency, and exergy performance while reducing entropy generation. The researchers
Solar energy industry
Investigations into the properties of perovskite solar cells have led to significant advancements in the field of renewable energy. Researchers at the University of Valle and Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico have published a new study that examines the effects of dopants on the photovoltaic properties of air-processed perovskite solar
Solar energy industry
Researchers at Hainan Tropical Ocean University have proposed a lightweight photovoltaic (PV) defect detection algorithm based on an improved YOLOv11n architecture. The algorithm, designed to enhance model performance, incorporates two additional modules: the CFA module, which improves feature representation of subtle defects, and the C2CGA module, which strengthens the model&
Solar energy industry
Researchers at Tianjin University in China have made significant progress in the development of offshore floating photovoltaic systems, which have the potential to address the energy crisis. A novel type of floating photovoltaic system, using membrane structures, has been investigated for its hydrodynamic characteristics under wave loading. The study aimed
Solar energy industry
A recent study has revealed that photovoltaic (PV) projects in China may have a more significant negative impact on the local ecosystem than previously estimated. The research, conducted by Xidian University and supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and Jiangsu Social Science Foundation, found that the
Solar energy industry
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have made a significant breakthrough in organic solar cells, achieving a remarkable power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 20.2%. The team, led by Xiaojun Li, incorporated a new type of medium-bandgap small molecule acceptor (SMA) into ternary organic solar cells, resulting in improved
Solar energy industry
Reliance Industries is set to commence solar power generation in the first half of the next financial year from its mega renewable energy project in Kutch, Gujarat, covering an area nearly three times the size of Singapore. This project forms part of the company's broader strategy to transition
