Daily Archives: March 13, 2025

Towards better solar cells: Exploring an anomalous phenomenon of electricity generation

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Now.Solar

The bulk photovoltaic (BPV) effect is an uncommon phenomenon that may enable certain materials to outperform the conventional p–n junctions used in solar cells. Researchers from Japan have experimentally demonstrated the BPV effect in alpha-phase indium selenide (?-In2Se3) for the … Continue reading →

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Germany opens its largest floating photovoltaic system

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Now.Solar

The new photovoltaic system located on Lake Philippsee in southern Germany contains 27,160 solar modules. The massive PV unit has an installed capacity of 15 megawatts and covers eight hectares, according to operator Nexentury. It will provide 16 million kilowatt … Continue reading →

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