• July 04. 2022

Unlike crystalline silicon, perovskites are made up of a family of materials named after the mineral from which they are made, which in turn is named after Lev Perovski. Perovskites have great potential in the solar industry for the fabrication of perovskite solar cells, making them the most promising among third-generation photovoltaic cells. In just 5 years, the efficiency of perovskite solar ce...

• July 28. 2022

Thin-film solar panels are the second generation of solar panels, which are made by depositing one or more layers of photovoltaic photon absorbing materials on substrates such as glass, plastic or metal. Thin-film cells are very thin, typically ranging in thickness from a few nanometers to tens of microns, which makes thin-film solar cells both flexible and lightweight. Because of their high flexi...

• August 24. 2022

An international research team has developed a cubic luminescent solar concentrator (LSC) photovoltaic device that can be assembled into a mosaic configuration for applications in urban environments. The best performing device achieved a power conversion efficiency of 11.6%. A Dutch-Australian research team has developed a 1 cm3 luminescent solar concentrator (LSC) device equipped with 20% efficie...

• September 28. 2022

The photovoltaic off-grid power generation system is generally composed of a photovoltaic array composed of solar cell components, a solar controller, an inverter, a battery bank, and a load. The photovoltaic array converts solar energy into electric energy under the condition of light, and supplies power to the load through the solar controller, inverter (or inverter integrated machine), and char...

• October 20. 2022

The photovoltaic cleaning robot is simple and convenient to use. Let's learn about its usage guide below. 1.Supported usage scenarios The tilt of the photovoltaic array is less than 20° (dry brushing) or 15° (water washing). The lowest point of the photovoltaic array is suspended more than 10cm. There are no obstacles within 50cm of the edge of the photovoltaic array. (If there are obstacles only ...

• April 04. 2023

Metal roofs are considered the best medium for photovoltaic systems because metal roofs are specially designed and prefabricated to meet the needs of the building's climate and location, and the warranty period is usually as long as 40 years or so. And the average lifespan of solar panels is typically around 20 to 25 years, so metal roofs don't have to worry about the risk of needing to replace th...

• July 05. 2023

A new study details how floating photovoltaics affect wind flow and irradiance in a lake, and the effect on water temperature at different depths. However, the authors say more research is needed on how to design systems to maximize the benefits of the water bodies themselves. A team of researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE and the University of Freiburg evaluated ...

• August 23. 2023

As the world grapples with issues posed by climate change and the urgent need to switch to renewable energy, innovative ways to harness solar power continue to emerge. One of the most promising renewable energy sources is solar energy, and thanks to technological advancements, solar panels are no longer just for rooftops or ground. The idea of floating solar farms has grown in popularity recently ...

• September 20. 2023

The installation methods for solar energy systems on residential roofs can vary depending on factors such as the type of roof, the available space, and the specific requirements of the solar panels and equipment. Here are some common installation methods: On-roof Installation: This method involves mounting the solar panels on top of the existing roof surface. Racks or mounting brackets are used to...