Rinnovabili • Perovskite-organic solar cells hit 26.4% efficiency record
Energy
Perovskite-organic solar cells reach 26.4% efficiency record

A new narrow-band organic absorber has been engineered, enhancing near-infrared photon harvesting and achieving a record-breaking conversion efficiency.

Rinnovabili • 700 W solar module by LONGi sets 25.9% efficiency record
Energy
LONGi unveils 700 W solar module…

LONGi launches the first 700 W solar module with 25.9% efficiency and…

Rinnovabili • Beam-down solar reactor in Australia boosts hydrogen yield
Energy
Australia builds beam-down solar reactor to…

The efficiency of thermochemical hydrogen production has increased thanks to CSIRO’s new…


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From South Korea, the smart window that adapts to every need

The smart window from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) regulates light, heat,…

Rinnovabili • Closed coal mines, a 288 GW solar opportunity
Energy
Turning closed coal mines into solar hubs could unlock 288 GW of…

GEM estimates that 446 abandoned or soon-to-be-closed coal mines could be suitable for solar conversion.

Rinnovabili • New solar cell with chalcogenide perovskites developed in Mexico
Energy
New solar cell with chalcogenide perovskites developed in Mexico

Chalcogenide perovskites show strong potential as a non-toxic, stable alternative for high-efficiency solar cells in new…

Rinnovabili • CdTe photovoltaics boost efficiency by 13% with ultrathin coating
Energy
CdTe photovoltaics, the U.S. thin-film solar technology that’s boosting efficiency by 13%

Cadmium telluride solar cells are the most widely used thin-film solar technology in the world, but…

Rinnovabili • Magnesium boosts solid-state battery performance, says U.S. study
Energy
Magnesium boosts solid-state battery performance, says U.S. study

Solid-state battery performance enhanced by magnesium, which helps prevent voids at the lithium-electrolyte interface, says a…

Rinnovabili • Hydrogen from seawater using aluminum and caffeine
Energy
How to produce hydrogen gas from seawater, aluminum, and caffeine

Developed a fast and sustainable method to generate hydrogen that is economically competitive with current electrolysis-based…

Rinnovabili • Tandem perovskite/organic photovoltaics: efficiency boost
Energy
Tandem perovskite/organic photovoltaics, a leap forward in efficiency and durability

Performance of tandem solar cells with perovskites and organic semiconductors improved by new multifunctional hole transport…

Rinnovabili • Solid-state heat pumping with ferroelastic alloy Ti78Nb22
Energy
Solid-state heat pumping, the breakthrough of ferroelastic alloys

A new elastic alloy offers a promising and eco-friendly alternative to traditional vapor compression systems for…

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From German research, a pilot production of shadow-resistant solar roof tiles

Shadow-resistant solar roof tiles debut at Intersolar, thanks to Matrix Shingle technology from Fraunhofer ISE and…

Rinnovabili • Advanced supercapacitor sets energy density record at 418 Wh/kg
Energy
From South Korea, a breakthrough advanced supercapacitor with record-setting energy density

Thanks to the use of carbon nanotube composite fibers, researchers have developed advanced supercapacitors that deliver…

Rinnovabili • Back contact photovoltaics: high-efficiency solar at lower cost
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Back Contact solar is leading the next generation of photovoltaics

Back contact photovoltaics deliver high efficiency and reduced costs, setting the stage for next-gen solar technology…

Rinnovabili • Photovoltaic innovations 2025: top 3 winners of the smarter E AWARDs
Energy
The smarter E AWARDs 2025: 3 photovoltaic innovations leading the solar revolution

Photovoltaic innovations awarded at the smarter E AWARDs 2025: Longi, 7 Second Solar, and Weidmüller lead…