Solar power – Page 6
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ResearchSpray-deposition steers perovskite solar cells towards commercialisation
Scientists make headway on scalability hurdles
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ResearchSimple substitution cuts solar cell toxicity
Replacing cadmium chloride with magnesium chloride could reduce the cost and environmental impact of thin film solar cells
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ResearchOrganic solar cells reach manufacturing milestone
Complete roll-to-roll processing of flexible organic tandem solar cells achieved for the first time
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Research
Solar energy greener when home grown
Photovoltaic modules manufactured abroad have a higher carbon footprint
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ResearchThe future is lead-free for perovskite solar cells
A non-toxic perovskite solar cell is all set to challenge current photovoltaic technology
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NewsSolar boost for gas power stations
Reactor uses sun’s heat to turn methane into energy rich syngas cutting fuel use by 20%
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ResearchLaser guided maglev graphite air hockey
Levitating graphite discs that spin when exposed to light could be a new way to harness solar energy
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Business
China to investigate polysilicon imports
An ongoing international row over the market for solar panels is spilling over into the supply chain
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FeatureDyeing for a place in the sun
Can dye-sensitised solar cells compete with silicon and emerging alternatives? Phillip Broadwith investigates
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NewsSolar cell performs solidly
New all-solid state solar cell design proves to be efficient, robust and easy to produce
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News
Ink wells to solar cells
Scientists in China have found a cheaper and more efficient alternative to commercial electrodes in fountain pen ink.
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FeatureDiamonds are for everything
No longer valued simply for its glamour and durability, diamond is turning its hand to applications in solar power, laser design and bionic eyes. James Mitchell Crow reports