Scientists have now surpassed the 20% efficiency threshold, marking a significant step toward making this lightweight, ...

Environmental Sustainability Photovoltaic systems are at the forefront of sustainable energy solutions, offering a clean way ...

As first-generation silicon solar panels now reach the end of their life cycle, problems are mounting when it comes to ...

Taking inspiration from the 3D photonic structures on a Morpho butterfly’s shimmering blue wings, scientists at Germany's ...

An international team has researched the potential to deploy floating photovoltaics at hydroelectric stations in Ecuador, ...

There is more to photovoltaic panels than the materials that comprise them: The design itself can also drive—or potentially ...

Lightweight, robust, radiation-resilient photovoltaics are critical technologies for many aerospace applications. OPV cells ...

Itaru Osaka’s story with organic photovoltaics began as a PhD student working in the research group of Hideki Shirakawa at the University of Tsukuba in Japan. In the 1970s, Shirakawa ...

What are Organic Photovoltaics (OPV)? Organic photovoltaics (OPV) are a class of solar cells that utilize organic materials, such as polymers and small molecules, to convert sunlight into electricity.

Established markets are witnessing rapid deployment of photovoltaics (PV). In 2024, the global milestone of two terawatts of installed PV capacity was achieved. Solar generation capacity installed ...