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Theorists propose new approach to electroluminescent cooling that works like inverted solar photovoltaic cells
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Theorists propose new approach to electroluminescent cooling that works like inverted solar photovoltaic cells

Proposed multijunction electroluminescent cooling system, consisting of multiple semiconductor layers with different band gaps (the energy needed to move an electron so it...

Unified testing protocol could improve the durability of flexible photovoltaic devices
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Unified testing protocol could improve the durability of flexible photovoltaic devices

Bending set-ups. a–c, Schemes of example set-ups before and after bending, with corresponding photographs, using a rod (a), a movable stage (b) and...

Engineering ultrafast exciton dynamics to boost organic photovoltaic performance
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Engineering ultrafast exciton dynamics to boost organic photovoltaic performance

The research uncovers a direct relationship between the exciton migration time (time for exciton movement from disordered to ordered areas) and structural disorder,...

Photovoltaic plants and hedgerow olive groves found to be more productive on the same land
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Photovoltaic plants and hedgerow olive groves found to be more productive on the same land

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The construction of photovoltaic plants on land traditionally put to agricultural use has been generating discussion and controversy for...