New Path To Solar Energy Via Solid-State Photovoltaics
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 14:56
in Physics & Chemistry
(PhysOrg.com) -- Berkeley Lab researchers have found a new mechanism by which the photovoltaic effect can take place in semiconductor thin-films. This new path to energy production brightens the future for photovoltaic technology by overcoming voltage limitations that plague conventional solid-state solar cells.