Experimental Solar Cells Break Efficiency Record, Produce 60 Percent More Electricity

Sep 29, 2024, 11:26 AM

Experimental solar cells that combine silicon with perovskite have broken the efficiency record for converting solar energy, as reported by WIRED. These new solar panels produce 60 percent more electricity compared to traditional models. Additionally, scientists have developed transparent solar cells that can be embedded in glass, potentially allowing smartphones to charge themselves from sunlight. Innovations also include a new organic molecule coating on solar cells, which could lead to more efficient and cost-effective panels by achieving efficiencies near 31% through enhanced light management and stability.