A solar cell is made of two types of semiconductors, called p-type and n-type silicon. The p-type silicon is produced by adding atoms—such as boron or gallium—that have one less electron in their ...

Solar power has long been seen as a clean alternative to fossil fuels. But its everyday use still faces hurdles. Traditional ...

A team of scientists in South Korea has made a big step forward in creating better solar cells that are safer for the ...

Mar. 19, 2025 — Researchers investigated how to use bio-based materials to produce effective UV protection films for solar cells. The study was the first to compare how the properties of ...

Photovoltaic (PV) solutions, which are designed to convert sunlight into electrical energy, are becoming increasingly ...

Water based recycling Researchers have developed a way to recycle perovskite solar cells, without requiring environmentally ... they say. While solar energy is considered an environmentally friendly ...

New research from Stanford University has investigated the performance limits of transition metal dichalcogenide solar cells ...