Solar Cells

A new stealth sheet helps objects that emit heat to hide from infrared cameras

By incorporating electronic heating elements into the stealth sheet, the researchers have also created a high-tech disguise for tricking infrared cameras.

Scientists design a device which can store solar energy and create hydrogen fuel for eco-friendly cars

Traditional hydrogen fuel cells and supercapacitors have two electrodes: one positive and one negative.

Britain and India team up for a project to develop next-generation photovoltaics

To enable the manufacturing of next-gen photovoltaics in India, the strategy is to set up graduate programmes in the respective areas.

Researchers have developed an anti-reflective glass technology that could help solve smartphone glare problem

The ultra-transparent nanotextured glass is antireflective over a broad wavelength range - the entire visible and near-infrared spectrum.

China to push for mass market high-performance solar cells as a way to tackle pollution

Under a new program, China is pushing the industry to mass market high-performance solar cells so far used mainly in high-tech products like satellites.

Researchers have developed sunglasses that generate electricity from solar energy

Researchers have designed new "smart" solar sunglasses incorporating semi-transparent organic solar cells that can generate electric power.

India needs to ramp up solar capacity to meet 100 GW capacity by 2022

According to an Assocham-NEC Technologies study, India's installed solar capacity fell short of the target of 17 GW by the end of 2016-17.

Tesla and Panasonic team up to manufacture solar panels in New York Factory

The agreement, a non-binding letter of intent, is contingent on shareholder approval of Tesla's acquisition of SolarCity Corp.

Tesla and Panasonic team up to work on production of solar cells

U.S. electric car maker Tesla says it plans to start working with Japanese electronics company Panasonic Corp. on solar energy.

Cochin's solar-powered airport, makes electricity for itself and even contributes to the power grid

Cochin International Airport about three years ago made up their minds and took a decision at building its own solar power plant. Today the same solar cells installed by Bosch fuels all of the International Airport's electricity needs and even contributes to the national power grid.