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Chemistry World April 6, 2009 Hayley Birch	New dye design for solar cells A new type of dye could improve the lifespan of dye-sensitised solar cells - low-cost photovoltaic cells that can convert sunlight into electricity and thought to be some of the most promising for widespread use.
Chemistry World October 14, 2015 Tim Wogan	Displacing precious metals in solar cells A new iron-based complex to sensitize large-bandgap semiconductors in dye-sensitized solar cells has been produced by researchers in Sweden.
Chemistry World May 1, 2009 Michael Gross	Efficient solar cells could work in tandem Researchers in Sweden have more than doubled the efficiency of a dye-based solar energy device.
Chemistry World January 19, 2012 Rebecca Brodie	Efficiently harvesting the power of the sun Scientists from Japan and India have created a dye-sensitised solar cell with the highest recorded efficiency of 11.4%, breaking the record set five years ago.
Chemistry World April 4, 2010 Simon Hadlington	New electrolyte for dye-based solar cells Researchers have moved a step closer to overcoming one of the key hurdles to developing low-cost solar cells based on dye-coated titanium dioxide.
Chemistry World October 3, 2012 Yuandi Li	Metal-free resins can drive down cost of solar energy Costly metals in some solar cells could be replaced by cheap resins, according to Korean research.
Chemistry World February 26, 2009 Nina Notman	Analysis hints at solar energy alternatives Materials such as iron sulfide, copper sulfide and copper oxide could trump today's silicon solar cells in terms of cost, and in terms of rapid production at the scale needed for solar cells.
IEEE Spectrum July 2007 Suhas Sreedhar	Plastic Solar Cells Get a Boost by Doubling Up Scientists in Korea and California have invented a new way of boosting the efficiency of cheap plastic solar cells, making them more competitive with traditional silicon solar cells. The key is to make the solar cells in pairs.
Chemistry World September 13, 2006 Mark Peplow	Solar Cells Reach Into the Infrared A dye molecule that efficiently harvests the energy of near infrared light could boost the output from the next generation of solar cells.
Chemistry World January 31, 2007 Ned Stafford	Making Light Work The photovoltaic industry is nearing a breakthrough point, beyond which production capacity will soar, offering consumers a wide variety of options at much lower prices.
Chemistry World May 31, 2012 Phillip Broadwith	Dyeing for a place in the sun It is clear that dye-sensitized solar cells are beginning to find their feet alongside their silicon cousins. The next few years will be exciting for both academic and industrial players
Chemistry World April 18, 2013 Yuandi Li	Reducing the cost of perovskite solar cells A new way of making semiconducting perovskite-based solar cells could result in photovoltaic devices that are 70% cheaper than current commercial models, say UK scientists.
Chemistry World July 1, 2008 Lewis Brindley	Bendy solar cells that can take the heat Chemists in Switzerland and China have used a liquid electrolyte to make flexible solar cells that are better than current devices at withstanding heat from the sun's rays.
The Motley Fool June 6, 2011 Travis Hoium	Solar Manufacturers Push Efficiency Chinese manufacturers will introduce new more efficient modules at this week's Intersolar Exhibition.
The Motley Fool August 5, 2010 Eric Wesoff	Can a Disruptive PV Technology Topple First Solar? We list a few candidates for a "new black swan improbable pyro-nano-quantum-thingamajig technology" to displace thin-film PV.
National Defense August 2008 Grace V. Jean	Harnessing the Sun's Energy Through Transparent Photovoltaics Researchers here have developed a small transparent solar cell prototype that may one day capture sunlight streaming in through a window and produce enough electricity to power homes and office buildings.
Chemistry World September 26, 2014 Tim Wogan	Perovskite solar cells show hydrogen production promise A new, highly efficient process for splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen has been demonstrated by researchers in Switzerland.
Chemistry World May 23, 2012 Josh Howgego	Solar cell performs solidly A new breed of dye-sensitized solar cell has been created in which the traditional liquid electrolyte is replaced with an electron-hole conducting inorganic material.
Chemistry World March 2, 2015 Matthew Gunther	Meteoritic rise of perovskite solar cells under scrutiny over efficiencies The sun has certainly been shining for perovskite solar cells in recent years. First created in 2012, perovskite solar cells have shown great promise as an affordable alternative to other solar technologies.
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Chemistry World September 2, 2014 Jon Cartwright	Flexible solar cell woven into fabric There could soon be a way to power wearable electronics indefinitely, now that scientists in China have developed a solar cell 'textile' that could be woven into clothes.
Technology Research News December 1, 2004 Kimberly Patch	Solar Cell Doubles as Battery Scientists have designed a single, compact device that can both convert solar energy to electricity and store the electricity.
IEEE Spectrum June 2012 Dave Levitan	The Solar Efficiency Gap Companies continue to push solar-cell efficiency records toward theoretical limits. Are actual production-line solar panels keeping up?
Technology Research News December 31, 2003	Electroplating boosts solar cells While not yet ready for practical use, researchers find that including titania in solar cell dyes can increase efficiency.
The Motley Fool October 18, 2006 Jack Uldrich	Sharp Magnifies Its Focus on Solar Four new initiatives could extend the company's manufacturing lead in solar cells. Investors interested in solar should keep an eye on the company.
Technology Research News December 29, 2004	Solar Cell Teams Plastic and Carbon Researchers have fabricated an inexpensive, plastic-based solar cell that has the potential to be fairly efficient
Technology Research News March 12, 2003 Kimberly Patch	Cheap solar power on deck Researchers from the University of California at Santa Barbara have come up with a new type of solar cell that may be much less expensive to manufacture than today's solar cells and can be improved to be nearly as efficient.
Scientific American July 2008 Steven Ashley	Engineering Silicon Solar Cells to Make Photovoltaic Power Affordable Baby steps for making solar as cheap as coal power.
Chemistry World November 19, 2013 Jessica Brand	From seaweed to solar cells After years of using platinum, scientists suggest they could one day use extracts from marine plants to replace it in solar cells.
Chemistry World April 30, 2014 Tim Wogan	High efficiency solar cells stack up A new high efficiency solar cell that is easier and potentially cheaper to produce than current designs has been demonstrated by US researchers.
IEEE Spectrum August 2011 Neil Savage	Solar Cell Breaks Efficiency Record Recycling photons raises the energy output.
Chemistry World October 2007 Philip Ball	The Crucible Feel free to make photovoltaics better. But don't forget they have to be cheaper, too.
The Motley Fool September 18, 2009 Toby Shute	This Week in Solar News from the solar sector: JA Solar developing high-efficiency solar cells... Solarfun Power reiterates shipment volumes... First Solar attracts more suitors... more...
Chemistry World January 19, 2012 Elinor Richards	Korean doors inspire new energy converter In a setup resembling traditional Korean doors, scientists from Korea have made dye-sensitised solar cells that are bendy enough to be rolled around a pen and twisted, while maintaining their energy conversion efficiency at 90% of that of the flat form.
IEEE Spectrum August 2008 Richard Stevenson	First Solar: Quest for the $1 Watt Within five years, this company's thin-film solar cells could compete with coal
IEEE Spectrum June 2010 Peter Fairley	GE Warms Up to Cadmium Solar Cells Plans to compete with First Solar and other leaders in 2011
Chemistry World February 11, 2011 David Barden	Waking up to new possibilities in imaging UK researchers have used a cage-like molecule to smuggle metal ions into cells, which could improve medical imaging.
Popular Mechanics March 2009 Amber Fields	The Window to Energy Saving These color-coated glass or plastic plates with solar cells around the edges could increase the efficiency of existing solar panels by as much as 50 percent.
The Motley Fool June 22, 2011 Travis Hoium	Can Energy Conversion Devices Survive? Sales are down and the stock is in the tank, but is a turnaround imminent?
The Motley Fool August 17, 2007 Jack Uldrich	Slimmer Solar Grows Up Investment in thin-film solar technology is beginning to take off. While the new thin-films are less efficient than silicon-based solar cells, they can be manufactured much more easily, and expected to be very cost-competitive.
The Motley Fool January 20, 2006 Dan Bloom	Is the Price of Power Getting You Down? Nanotechnology may dramatically lower solar cell production costs. Investors, take note.
Technology Research News September 22, 2004	Virus Forms Nano Template Living matter self-assembles into complex organisms that can contain billions of cells, and researchers have tapped biological molecules like DNA and viruses to self-assemble technologically useful structures and materials.
National Defense March 2012 Eric Beidel	Scientists Make Quantum Leap in Solar Power In its quest for alternative sources of power, the military has been turning to solar panels. The services have been trying them out on installations and on the backs of troops.
Chemistry World November 5, 2013 Jason Woolford	Hole hopping in solar cells Researchers in the UK, Spain and Switzerland say a method they have developed for probing electron transfer reactions could help them design more efficient solar cells.
IndustryWeek November 1, 2008 Jill Jusko	Cutting Down Solar Costs New slicing method for germanium reduces waste, could lower costs of higher-efficiency solar cells.
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The Motley Fool August 30, 2007 Jack Uldrich	Veeco Wants Some CIGS Veeco Instruments stands to benefit from the solar industry's transition to CIGS-enhanced thin-film solar cells. This may be a company to keep an eye on.
The Motley Fool June 14, 2011 Travis Hoium	Which Solar Technology Will Win? Thin film, polysilicon, and solar thermal are battling for the future of solar power.
Chemistry World May 2009	The artificial leaf Using sunlight to split water molecules and form hydrogen fuel is one of the most promising tactics for kicking our carbon habit.