perovskite Archives - Renew Economy

Solar

Australian researchers race to smash the solar efficiency ceiling using “singlet fission”
What if we could double the amount of light that hits a solar panel? UNSW researchers say it’s possible.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 31, 2024

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Solar

Australian perovskite breakthrough takes the “alchemy” out of solar cell production
Australian researchers develop a new way to make, reproduce and test new perovskite solar cells within a matter of weeks, bypassing years of human labour and error.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 17, 2023

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Pursuit of ultra low-cost perovskite solar with graphene wins government backing
The R&D joint effort aims to commercialise ultra low-cost flexible perovskite solar cell fabrication techniques and use graphene to replace expensive cell components.
Joshua S Hill

Sep 5, 2023

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Solar

Australian researchers hit solar stretch goal with tandem cell breakthrough
ANU team sandwiches two solar technologies together to achieve cell efficiency at levels targeted by ARENA for 2030.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 8, 2023

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Solar

Researchers push tandem solar cells to record 30 pct efficiency
For the first time, the conversion efficiency of four-terminal perovskite/silicon tandem devices with certified top cell has passed 30 per cent.
Joshua S Hill

Sep 29, 2022

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Solar

Swiss scientists set new record for tandem solar cell efficiency
Scientists develop tandem solar cell with a certified efficiency of 29.2% and have clear steps to achieve yields beyond 30% in the future.
Joshua S Hill

May 3, 2022

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Solar

Human hair can boost perovskite solar cell performance, new study finds
QUT researchers use human hair snippets gathered from Brisbane barber to create carbon dots and improve stability of perovskite solar cells.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 12, 2021

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“Poking holes” in solar cells the secret to Aussie perovskite world record
Australian researchers unveil secrets to record-breaking perovskite solar cells in new paper.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 25, 2021

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Solar

Australian researchers say “unusual” breakthrough may solve perovskite solar instability
An “unusual discovery” by Australian researchers claims to have resolved one of the fundamental challenges slowing the progress of perovskite solar cells.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 21, 2020

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Renewables

Australian researchers claim new record for direct ‘solar-to-hydrogen’ solar cells
ANU researchers claim major breakthrough in direct “solar-to-hydrogen” process that could dramatically reduce cost of renewable hydrogen.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 17, 2020

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Renewables

Australian researchers claim world-first boost for lower cost solar cells
Australian researchers achieve major milestone for durability of next generation perovskite solar cells, a key step towards commercialisation of ultra low cost solar panels.
Michael Mazengarb

May 22, 2020

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Solar

ANU team sets new solar cell efficiency record for perovskite
Researchers from Australian National University set new solar record, notching up highest ever efficiency levels for perovskite cells above a certain size, at 21.6%.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 29, 2019

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