Solar energy is one of the most promising forms of renewable energy, but the high cost of conventional solar cells has so far limited its popularity. To increase the competitiveness of solar... Read more
Dye-sensitized solar cell efficiency has been raised to a record 15% thanks to a new fabrication process developed by EPFL scientists. Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) have many advantages... Read more
“Solar Floating Resort” Italian industrial designer Michele Puzzolante has come up with a conceptual floating luxury hotel suite he claims could be entirely self-powering thanks... Read more
The research is still in its early stages right now Even alternative energy technologies can sometimes be a little greener, according to a Kansas State University graduate student’s re... Read more
The results could have a great impact on the cost Dye-sensitized solar cells that use carbon nanotube thin films as transparent electrodes offer significant cost savings. Solar energy is one... Read more
A new set of compounds for dye-sensitized solar cells have lowered costs and improved efficiency Plants have been using a green pigment for billions of years to capture sunlight, turn... Read more
Image via Wikipedia A NEW solar cell that imitates Mother Nature’s way of converting sunlight to energy is making its debut in a variety of consumer products. The technology uses a photosens... Read more