All photovoltaics articles
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Research
Photosynthesis used to power a microprocessor for over six months
System represents a breakthrough in the real-life applicability of biophotovoltaic devices
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Opinion
Solving solar panel waste highlights the need for sustainable thinking
Moving to a circular economy requires political, economic and scientific cooperation
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Research
Solar cells perovskite films made at record low cost and speed
‘First industrially relevant attempt’ to scale up perovskite solar cell manufacturing makes 12 meters of material per minute, with one meter costing only $0.25
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News
First building-integrated deployment shows perovskite solar’s growing maturity
Modules based on lightweight printed hybrid organic-inorganic films start to collect important real-world data
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Research
Pollutant particles prevent solar cells from reaching full potential
Study correlates particulate matter concentrations with loss of photovoltaic potential
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Research
Microscale chisel unearths current flow through solar cell
Defects may actually help improve working of popular photovoltaic device
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Feature
The next generation
Elinor Hughes catches up with some of the latest materials and processes in photovoltaics research
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Podcast
Cadmium telluride
It may not be the best material for solar cells but it has some distinct advantages
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Research
Capturing infrared to give solar cells a lift
Quantum dots could help solar devices break efficiency limit
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Research
Single layer perovskite sheet rises to the fore
2D organo–metal halide sheet successfully produced via direct growth on silicon dioxide
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Research
A new way to convert light to electricity
Discovery could lead to novel photovoltaics made from just metals