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25 Apr 2023

DNA: When the first Silicon Solar Cell came to the world in 1954

This segment of DNA brings you information related to today's history.

Solar sunglasses

04 Aug 2017

These new 'smart' solar sunglasses can generate solar power

Researchers said that the invention can pave the way for other future applications such as the integration of organic solar cells into windows or overhead glazing.

13 Jul 2017

Newly-designed solar cell may be most efficient in the world, claim scientists

The prototype integrates multiple cells stacked into a single device capable of capturing nearly all of the energy in the solar spectrum, researchers said.

Solar-powered smart windows

03 Jul 2017

Solar-powered smart windows could help you save energy costs

The new self-powered version promises to be inexpensive and easy to apply to existing windows, the researchers said.

30 Apr 2017

Jamun used to create low-cost solar cells by Indian scientists

Researchers used naturally occurring pigment found in jamun as an inexpensive photosensitiser for Dye Sensitised Solar Cells (DSSCs) or Gratzel cells.

26 Apr 2017

Jamun used to make low-cost solar cells

Researchers used naturally occurring pigment found in jamun as an inexpensive photosensitiser for Dye Sensitised Solar Cells (DSSCs) or Gratzel cells.

02 Apr 2017

Solar cells that work in all weather conditions – Chinese scientists explore possibility

The work of Tang and Yang was recently published in an academic journal published by the American Chemistry Society, ACS Nano, and the publication Nano Energy.

New ultrathin film

13 Jun 2016

New ultrathin film for bendable displays, electronic skins

Washington: Scientists have developed a transparent, ultrathin film that is highly conductive and stretchable, a major advance that may lead to roll-up touchscreen displays, wearable electronics, flexible solar cells and electronic skin.

25 Apr 2016

DNA: Today in history, April 25, 2016

14 Apr 2016

BHEL bags Rs 282 crore order from NTPC for 50MW solar plant in MP

State-run power equipment maker BHEL has bagged a Rs 282 crore order for setting up a 50 MW solar project on an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) basis through competitive bidding from NTPC Ltd.

10 Apr 2016

Graphene may help generate power from rain

Solar cells could generate electricity even during rains by making use of the 'wonder material' graphene, scientists say.

28 Mar 2016

Solar cell material can recycle light to boost efficiency

The study involved shining a laser on to one part of a 500 nanometre-thick sample of lead-iodide perovskite.

19 Jan 2016

Coming, cheaper solar cells with greater efficiency

Scientists have developed a solar-panel material that can pave the way for cheaper solar cells while achieving competitive power-conversion efficiency of 20.2 percent.

30 Nov 2015

New tech can make solar cells less `shiny`, more efficient

Using nanotechnology, researchers have developed a novel way to make the upper metal contact nearly invisible to incoming light.

27 Nov 2015

New technology enables solar cells to absorb more light

A team of scientists at Stanford University, that includes an Indian origin researcher, has discovered how to make the shiny upper metal contact 'invisible' to light, thereby funnelling light directly into the cell.

18 May 2015

Essel, J A Solar JV to set up Rs 950 cr facility in India

Essel Group Monday said it has entered into an agreement with China's energy firm J A Solar to launch a joint venture for manufacturing solar cell and modules in India.

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