TOPCon solar cells face metal contact failures under damp-heat conditions
Research on TOPCon solar cells reveals metal degradation under damp-heat conditions, with NaCl contamination causing up to 92% PCE loss due to increased resistance.
Research on TOPCon solar cells reveals metal degradation under damp-heat conditions, with NaCl contamination causing up to 92% PCE loss due to increased resistance.
UNSW engineers reached 13.2% efficiency in CZTS solar cells by solving defects with hydrogen-enhanced annealing, addressing long-standing defects in production.
Scientists at UNSW created a copper plating method, mitigating degradation in TOPCon solar cells, enhancing TOPCon solar cell durability and lowering material costs.
Heliogen and Woodside Energy concluded the Capella project, advancing Gen 3 CSP innovations, including particle receiver and supercritical CO₂ turbine technology.
A novel PV shading device from Nagoya University integrates solar panels with ventilated louvers for passive cooling, enhancing efficiency as part of a BIPV system.
Mingzhi, Cheng Kung, Tsinghua, Academia Sinica achieved 31% efficiency with tandem perovskite/silicon cells advancing Taiwan's energy transition.
RWTH Aachen University and Forschungszentrum Jülich introduced Direct Wire Bonding for Silicon Heterojunction solar cells, enhancing efficiency and cutting production costs in photovoltaics.
A study from Saudi and UK researchers has explored tilt angles to mitigate dust-related losses in PV systems under desert conditions. More information here.