In solar cells, tweaking the tiniest of parts yields big jump in efficiency
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:45:45 EST
By tweaking the smallest of parts, engineers are hoping to dramatically increase the amount of sunlight that solar cells convert into electricity.

Researchers' refinement increases solar concentrator efficiency
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:30:30 EST
Researchers have discovered that changing the shape of a solar concentrator significantly increases its efficiency, bringing its use closer to reality.

Transparency limits on transparent conducting oxides identified
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:15:15 EST
Computational materials researchers have used cutting-edge calculations to determine fundamental optical transparency limits in conducting oxide material tin oxide.

Nano research could impact flexible electronic devices
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:19:19 EST
A new discovery shows that the flexibility and durability of carbon nanotube films and coatings are intimately linked to their electronic properties and could impact flexible electronic devices such as solar cells and wearable sensors.

Greenhouses and solar power: Crop testing with a special photovoltaic panel for greenhouses
Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:38:38 EST
A new photovoltaic module allows electricity to be generated without greenhouse crops being affected by over-shading.