Here are some of the latest developments in solar panel technology:
- Perovskite solar cells:
Perovskite solar cells are a type of solar cell that uses a perovskite-structured compound as the light-harvesting material. Perovskite solar cells have shown significant improvements in efficiency and are relatively easy and low-cost to produce compared to traditional silicon solar cells
2. Bifacial solar panels:
Bifacial solar panels have a double-sided design that allows them to absorb light and generate electricity from both sides. This can increase their energy output by up to 25% compared to traditional solar panels.
3. Transparent solar cells:
4. Solar skins:
5. Tandem solar cells:
Tandem solar cells are a type of solar cell that uses multiple layers of different materials to absorb more of the solar spectrum and generate more electricity. They have shown significant improvements in efficiency and are expected to play a major role in the future of solar technology.