Today’s solar panels are flat, and for good reason: A lack of texture maximizes the amount of surface area exposed to sunlight at a given time, regardless of where the Sun sits in the sky. However, by ...

The solar cells have already outperformed typical solar panels on earth, but it would require a long period of time to test the various configurations in a terrestrial setting. The solar cells, which ...

An experimental 3D-textured solar cell is set to be bolted to the outside of the International Space Station (ISS), where it will experience 16 "sunrises" each day as part of a harsh performance test.

The idea of boosting the performance of solar cells by coating them with a textured substrate is commonly used in silicon-based cells. The idea is to traps more light so that it bounces around inside ...

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There's a lot to love about installing solar panels for your home. For starters, they're a great way to save money on your energy bill. Plus, they reduce your home's carbon footprint. And while solar ...

In one of the first experiments to take place on the outside of the International Space Station (ISS), a new type of 3D-textured solar cell will soak up 16 sunrises everyday from the “back porch” of ...