Hybrid Solar Cell can Produce up to Five Times the Voltage of Existing Technology

Thursday 21 April 2016, Amsterdam

Scientists have developed a new hybrid solar cell that harnesses the sun’s light and heat to create more energy than ever before, thanks to the pairing of a photovoltaic cell with polymer films. The resulting hybrid solar cell can produce up to five times the voltage of existing technology.

Although this type of solar cell is a great deal more expensive than others, the researchers behind the breakthrough are hopeful that consumers will find the increased solar energy production far outweighs the higher cost.