Breakthrough nano-technology solar cell achieves 18.2% efficiency, eliminates need for anti-reflection layer
Monday, October 15, 2012 - 05:30
in Physics & Chemistry
(Phys.org)—Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have produced solar cells using nanotechnology techniques at an efficiency – 18.2%—that is competitive. The breakthrough should be a major step toward helping lower the cost of solar energy.