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Solar (PV) Panel Comparison for Efficiency, Material, Voltage

Article - 1 Jul 2016

Solar panels are a renewable technology that generates heat or electricity using sunlight as a source of energy. They can be utilized as an element of a larger photovoltaic system for electricity...

Using Thin Films for Solar Panels

Article - 20 Feb 2020

To keep up with energy demands, scientists are striving to make solar cells more efficient by using thin films so that more electricity can be generated from the same amount of sunlight.

Increasing Solar Cell Efficiency with Thermal Analysis

Article - 19 Nov 2018

Recently, there has been a large shift in the STEM community to increase efforts to develop sustainable technology.

Solar Power - Frequently Asked Questions About Solar Electricity Generation

Article - 7 Aug 2008

Frequently asked questions about solar power and solar electricity generation - solar thermal power, photovoltaics, costs and environmental benefits

Spectacular Growth of Thin Film Solar Industry as Cost of Thin Film Solar Continues to Drop Dramatically

Article - 25 Jun 2008

Thin-film solar cells are cheaper than traditional solar panels, such as those made of polycrystalline silicon, but the yield is lower. However, the combination of these properties is promising...

Next Generation Materials used in Solar Cell Farms

Article - 2 Jun 2016

The spread of solar cell farms - power plants fueled by the sun and typically found where the sun is plentiful and land is cheap - are evidence of the ever-evolving solar technology. Two forms...

Thin Films in Solar Cells - A New Renewable Energy

Article - 17 Oct 2018

This article discusses using thin films in solar cells as a new renewable energy.

Organic Solar Cells – What Role Do They Play in Renewable Energy?

Article - 11 Jan 2019

Globally, the energy consumed has consistently increased over the last fifty years. Today, most energy is supplied by burning fossil fuels or created using nuclear reactions.

Perovskite Thin Film Solar Cells

Article - 16 Nov 2013

Efficient solar energy conversion with photovoltaic cells requires materials that can harness solar photons absorbed in a wide spectral range from visible to infrared regions, and can convert most...

Recent Developments in Solar Energy Technology

Article - 30 Jun 2022

There have been increased developments in solar energy technology in recent years. More viable commercial collar energy platforms are becoming available in more areas for a lower price than ever...