Scientists are Developing 2-D Layered Hybrid Perovskites for Optoelectronic Performance Updated On Sat, Mar 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy At the edges of the perovskite layers, the new research discovered “layer-edge-states,” which are key to both high efficiency of solar cells (>12 percent) and high fluorescence efficiency (a few tens of percent) for LEDs. Scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory and their partners are developing innovative 2D layered hybrid perovskites that allow greater freedom […] Read more
Global nanophotonics market to grow at a CAGR of 47.72%: Research and Markets Updated On Sat, Dec 17th, 2016 by Saurenergy Research and Markets in its new report “Global Nanophotonics Market 2016-2020” forecasts the global nanophotonics market to grow at a CAGR of 47.72% during the period 2016-2020. According to the report, one of the primary drivers in the market is focus on increasing solar power capacity. The depletion of non-renewable sources of energy such as […] Read more
This simple processing technique could cut the cost of organic photovoltaics Updated On Mon, Dec 12th, 2016 by Saurenergy Scientists at UC Santa Barbara and three other universities has developed a new technique for manufacturing single-layer organic polymer solar cells to move organic photovoltaics into a whole new generation of wearable devices and enable small-scale distributed power generation. The simple doping solution-based process involves briefly immersing organic semiconductor films in a solution at room […] Read more
Simple doping technique can reduce cost of polymer solar cells and organic electronic devices Updated On Thu, Dec 8th, 2016 by Saurenergy A simple solution-based electrical doping technique could help reduce the cost of polymer solar cells and organic electronic devices, potentially expanding the applications for these technologies. By enabling production of efficient single-layer solar cells, the new process could help move organic photovoltaics into a new generation of wearable devices and enable small-scale distributed power generation. […] Read more
Polysilicon industry to experience severe cut-throat competition in 2018: Bernreuter Research Updated On Fri, Nov 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy Bernreuter Research in its new report ‘Polysilicon Market Outlook 2020,’ has revealed that polysilicon industry will experience severe cut-throat competition in 2018. The research firm in its report states that half a dozen polysilicon manufacturers could be pushed out of business by the end of 2018. “Slowing demand from the photovoltaic industry on the one […] Read more
Beyond Silicon: ground-breaking research areas that chuck the Semiconductor Updated On Fri, Nov 11th, 2016 by Saurenergy One of the research areas of applied science that has seen a lot of promising ideas go down dwindling (and take companies with them) is that of solar photovoltaic cells. But like Edison said, the most certain way to succeed is to try, one more time. New materials are competing silicon based cells with a […] Read more
Researchers sets New Record for Silicon-based Multi-junction Solar Cell with 30.2 Percent Efficiency Updated On Thu, Nov 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE together with the Austrian company EV Group (EVG) has developed a silicon-based multi-junction solar cell with two contacts and record efficiency of 30.2 % exceeding theoretical limit of silicon solar cells. To achieve this efficiency, researchers used a “direct wafer bonding” process to transfer a […] Read more
Thin film semiconductor deposition market to garner $22 billion by 2022: Research and Markets Updated On Thu, Nov 3rd, 2016 by Saurenergy Research and Markets in its new report ‘Thin Film Semiconductor Deposition Market- Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2014 – 2022″, has revealed that global thin film semiconductor deposition market will garner $22 billion by 2022, growing at a CAGR of 14% from 2016 to 2022. Thin films semiconductors are extensively used in applications such […] Read more
Polysilicon Market to Reach USD 8.90 Billion By 2021 Globally at a CAGR of 13.00%: MarketsandMarkets Updated On Wed, Oct 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy MarketsandMarkets in its latest report”Rapid growth in solar PV and electronics industries drives the polysilicon market” has revealed that polysilicon market will reach USD 8.90 billion by 2021 at a CAGR of 13.00% globally. The report states that increase in consumer awareness and government initiatives is driving the growth of solar PV installation across the […] Read more
