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 ...

Researchers from HZB and Humboldt University Berlin have developed a CIGS-perovskite tandem solar cell that achieves a record ...

The latest CIGS-perovskite tandem solar cell from HZB and Humboldt University sets a world record with 24.6 % efficiency, ...

New Record for CIGS Perovskite Tandem Solar Cells Feb. 4, 2025 — Combining two semiconductor thin films into a tandem solar cell can achieve high efficiencies with a minimal environmental footprint.

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 ...

as cadmium telluride is crucial for thin-film solar cells. China dominates global tellurium refining and CdTe production, meaning the export curbs could tighten supply and raise prices.

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 ...

Three Japanese technology companies are testing the durability and performance of lightweight, flexible perovskite solar modules on a pier in Yokohama City. It is part of a larger three year research ...

Noh’s pioneering work has led to the development of halide perovskite solar cells, which have higher energy conversion efficiencies than conventional thin-film-type cells made from semiconductor ...