10-29-2023, 01:32 PM
Future looks bright as new Chinese-designed solar cell provides renewable energy breakthrough
- Chinese researchers have developed a new type of solar cell using perovskite, which is more efficient than the current silicon-based cells
- They have managed to overcome stability issues that previously stopped perovskite from being used in solar energy
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In a landmark achievement that could reshape the renewable energy landscape, a team of Chinese researchers has developed a new type of solar cell with groundbreaking efficiency, unprecedented stability and an extended service life.
The technology could also reduce energy costs to a quarter of that of current silicon-based solar cells, according to the team.
The new solar cells use perovskite, a low-cost, easily available inorganic material. When exposed to sunlight, perovskite converts solar energy into electricity in a similar way to traditional solar panels, but with higher efficiency.
While perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have long shown promise for surpassing the efficiency limits of silicon-based cells, their thermal and chemical stability have been problematic. Typically, they degrade rapidly when exposed to oxygen and moisture or when operated at high temperatures.
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