Unprecedented fill factors of 80 percent come close to that of silicon solar cells Energy consumption is growing rapidly in the 21st century, with rising energy costs and sustainabili... 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
Columbia University and N.Y. engineering firm Weidlinger Associates are developing a layered approach that will draw electricity from the sun’s energy in multiple ways Tar and shingles... Read more