Tandem solar cells based on perovskite semiconductors can convert sunlight into electricity more efficiently than conventional silicon solar cells. In order to bring this technology to the market, stability and production processes must be further improved. Artificial intelligence (AI) methods could now help with production.
KIT, ETH Zurich and the Jülich Research Centre have investigated the potential of single-family homes to become energy self-sufficient. In the next step, they want to investigate the impact of this self-sufficiency on the energy system.
Researchers not only want to further develop printable solar cells technologically. Rather, they want to provide solutions with them in order to implement different application variants.
In the new Libinfinity project, partners from research and industry are developing a concept to recycle materials from lithium batteries. They are developing an innovative process that does not require energy-intensive process steps and allows higher recycling rates.
Scientists have developed a prototype for scalable perovskite tandem solar modules. These modules achieve an efficiency of up to 19.1 per cent on an area of 12.25 square centimetres. The researchers hope for high market shares for tandem modules in the future.
The aesthetics of a solar system is often a key reason why homeowners decide against it. Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology have now developed coloured solar cells made of more cost-effective perovskite semiconductor material.
Innovative lithium metal batteries offer high energy density with good stability. Researchers have now found a promising combination of cathode and electrolyte that remains stable over many charging cycles. These could be perfect for EVs.
Using a synchrotron, scientists of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology watch a power-to-X catalyst at work. The findings now presented in a scientific paper point the way to new and more efficient catalysts.
