Stanford researchers develop self-cooling solar cells

Photovoltaic cells are one of the more promising alternative energy sources. Mechanically they are very simple, with no moving parts, and are clean and emission-free. Unfortunately they are also inefficient. One of the reasons for this is that they overheat, a problem that a Stanford University team under electrical engineering professor Shanhui Fan is addressing with the development of a thin glass layer that makes solar cells self-cooling. .. Continue Reading Stanford researchers develop self-cooling solar cells

Section: Science

Tags: Alternative Energy, Cooling, Electricity, Engineering, Photovoltaic, Solar Cell,Stanford University

Related Articles:
First true “all-carbon” solar cell developed
Researchers increase the efficiency of cheaper quantum dot solar cells
Textured substrate increases efficiency of polymer solar cells by 20 percent
Nanoscale solar cells absorb 10 times more energy than previously thought possible
Stanford University researchers create peel-and-stick solar cells
U.K. team researches thinner, cheaper solar cells






Visit Website