7+ hour, 30+ min ago  (373+ words) The Dutch research institute has presented what it describes as the world's first perovskite-based roof tile, achieving up to 13.8% efficiency on standalone modules and 12.4% when installed on a curved surface. The flexible modules were produced using TNO's experimental roll-to-roll platform,…...

9+ hour, 46+ min ago  (357+ words) A team from Nankai University and the Shanghai Institute of Space Power-Sources has developed a hydrofluorocarbon electrolyte enabling lithium-metal cells to operate at temperatures as low as -70 C. A team from Nankai University and the Shanghai Institute of Space Power-Sources has…...

15+ hour, 19+ min ago  (366+ words) New research from the University of New South Wales shows that PV module degradation varies widely with system design and location, driven by UV exposure, temperature, humidity, and atmospheric conditions. Tropical and desert regions face the highest stress, highlighting the…...

16+ hour, 14+ min ago  (349+ words) Midea has launched a compact indoor air-source heat pump for retrofit and space-constrained homes. The R290-based system offers up to 4.45 kW output, a coefficient of performance of 4.5 and smart PV-compatible controls. The H-Pack heat pump The new product departs from…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (308+ words) Available in 80 W and 108 W versions using high-efficiency SunPower Maxeon cells, the kit offers wind resistance up to 25 m/s and easy installation on unused boat surfaces, according to the manufacturer. Italian PV module manufacturer Solbian has unveiled a new…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (261+ words) Solar Fabrik has introduced a 400 W red-brown glass-glass PV module designed to meet strict aesthetic requirements for historic and protected buildings, offering a 20.02% efficiency and compatibility with traditional tiled rooftops. From pv magazine Deutschland Solar Fabrik has developed a red-brown…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (251+ words) Researchers at Panjab University in India have demonstrated a new method for doping silicon solar cells using ion beam technology, achieving improved electronic properties and reduced defect-related losses. Ion beam implantation offers a route to mitigate these issues by enabling…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (545+ words) Researchers in Brazil tested second-life polycrystalline PV modules for two years and found they retained 8788% of their original power, with minimal degradation and stable performance. Despite strong sustainability and circular economy benefits, economic incentives remain limited due to the declining…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (454+ words) How perovskite solar cells age under temperature stress'pv magazine International German and Swedish researchers have found that rapid temperature cycling degrades perovskite cell performance through thermally induced stress and phase transitions, while also identifying organic spacer molecules that can enhance…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (178+ words) Multi-year field trials conducted in Italy show that agrivoltaic systems can support healthy potato yields without major losses. Strategic shading and dynamic light management during critical growth stages proved key to maintaining productivity. The ST2 APV system Image: Universit" Cattolica del…...