"Organic Solar Panels Surpass Silicon with Entropy-Boosted Efficiency"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Interesting Engineering
Researchers at the University of Kansas have made significant strides in organic solar cell technology, achieving nearly 20% efficiency with new non-fullerene acceptors (NFAs). This development narrows the efficiency gap with traditional silicon-based solar panels and offers potential cost savings and flexibility. The findings, which also have implications for other renewable energy applications, were published in the journal Advanced Materials.