Using a unique ultra-fast spectroscopic technique, EPFL scientists have now been able to track the fate of charged pairs in an advanced type of solar cells currently under intense research

While some of today’s solar cells use a blend of cadmium and tellurium to convert light into electricity, adding the optimum amount of selenium in the right places could help increase efficiency

Unlike conventional solar cells, which convert sunlight into electricity that must be stored in heavy batteries, the new device essentially does the work of plants, converting atmospheric carbon dioxide into fuel

Nanoscale images by Berkeley Lab researchers yield surprise that could push efficiency to 31 percent

Using iron instead of other metals will make the production of solar cells and light catchers cheaper and more environmentally friendly

Armed with information about what electrons are doing inside the material, researchers believe they can make improvements to solar cells

Berkeley Lab-led research team creates a high-efficiency device in 7 steps

 Novel coating could allow panels to capture light from more angles

Interdisciplinary project to support development of more efficient solar cells, other future materials

Stanford scientists have discovered how to make the electrical wiring on top of solar cells nearly invisible to incoming light