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Imagine a small patch of plastic on your jacket that can power the phone in your pocket.

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Scientists crack the code on organic solar cell tech — here's how it could fundamentally change energy production

If the technology is successfully developed, it could pave the way for the next generation of wearables.

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Scientists make groundbreaking discovery while working on stretchable solar cells: 'This came as a nice surprise for us'

"This study fundamentally solved the aesthetic problem of the existing solar cell modularization method."

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Researchers develop transparent solar cells that can supply energy from glass on buildings and cars — here's how it works

"An exceptionally competitive approach for silver recovery."

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Scientists develop innovative method to derive valuable materials from old solar cells: 'Potential to have a significant influence on the circular economy'

“We have succeeded in making ... a global center for advanced energy manufacturing.”

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A $1 billion solar cell factory is coming to this U.S. state — and hundreds of new jobs are on the way

The emergence of these resilient, efficient, and bendy solar cells opens up a host of applications.

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Scientists make breakthrough with record efficiency of world's first bendable solar cell — here's why it matters

"This work addresses critical issues ... that have hindered widespread adoption of this promising technology."

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Researchers develop 'self-healing' solar cells that could revolutionize clean energy: 'This breakthrough could pave the way'

At the very least, it's "progress on the road to more efficient utilization of solar energy."

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Researchers design novel light-harvesting method to increase solar cell efficiency by over 35%: 'It can absorb [a lot] of light energy in a relatively thin layer'

"We are taking the next steps to bring this high-efficiency solar technology into commercial use."

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Breakthrough promises efficiency and lower costs for solar cells: 'Can contribute to the global energy transition'

The goal is to achieve a balance between transparency and efficiency.

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Transparent solar cell technology could allow more surfaces to become solar panels — here's how it works

Solar cells are fascinating pieces of technology that transform sunlight directly into electricity through a process called the "photovoltaic effect."

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Researchers develop novel method to improve solar cell efficiency and generate substantial energy — here's how it works

Going forward, this could mean more novel material pairings in the search for increased solar panel efficiency.

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Researchers develop tandem solar cell with impressive 20% efficiency — here's how it could impact energy sector