Researchers from HZB and Humboldt University Berlin have developed a CIGS-perovskite tandem solar cell that achieves a record-breaking efficiency of 24.6%, certified by the independent Fraunhofer ...

As the name implies, thin film solar panels are composed of solar cells that are much thinner than what you'll find in your average solar panel. To the point where, in most cases, they can quite ...

This careful optimization has not only pushed the boundaries of current technology but also underscored the potential of CIGS-based tandem solar cells to make significant progress ...

China has announced new export restrictions on materials essential for the thin-film solar industry, including critical ...

Combining two semiconductor thin films into a tandem solar cell can achieve high efficiencies with a minimal environmental footprint. Teams have now presented a CIGS-perovskite tandem cell that sets a ...

Active Surfaces says its thin, flexible solar collectibles can be attached not just to roofs, but walls, tents, backpacks, ...

Feb. 4, 2025 — Combining two semiconductor thin films into a tandem solar cell can achieve high efficiencies with a minimal environmental footprint. Teams have now presented a CIGS-perovskite ...

Description of main research theme: Thin-film solar cells are the most rapidly advancing branch within photovoltaic technology, serving to directly convert sunlight into electrical energy. Despite ...

And the lower cost of producing these lightweight cells, printed on flexible plastic, means that manufacturing can remain in ...

Photovoltaics (PVs), devices that can convert sunlight into electrical power, are becoming increasingly widespread and more ...