research and development

Future heterojunction technology (HJT) solar cells may require significantly less silver to produce, according to findings from researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE).

The US Department of Energy' SETO has launched an up to US$20 million funding opportunity through the 2024 Photovoltaics Research and Development.

Research into perovskites, as well as new storage technology, will be supported by Japan’s US$11 billion Climate Transition Bond.

A new European offshore solar industry consortium has been formed to conduct research and development (R&D) in offshore solar in the Netherlands.

US solar tracker manufacturer Nextracker has seen high deliveries in its US business with a 70% year-on-year increase in the third quarter of its fiscal year 2024, driving 38% quarterly revenue growth.

Europe has to find a balance between a rapid need to scale up PV manufacturing capacity and innovation to remain competitive, according to a report from The European Technology & Innovation Platforms for Photovoltaics (ETIP PV).

Scott Graybeal, CEO of Caelux, writes on the market opportunity for perovskite development in the US, along with its challenges for market implementation.

PV Tech Premium caught up with the French solar PV manufacturing startup Carbon to discuss its plans for expansion, inclusion in a European research and development (R&D) ecosystem and how to redress the balance of EU solar supply.

Fraunhofer ISE has developed a perovskite-silicon triple-junction solar cell, which boasts a conversion efficiency of “over 30%”.

PV Tech caught up with PV manufacturer TW (Tongwei) Solar at Intersolar 2023 about its rapid global expansion and embracing the vertically integrated industry development.