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Want to slash your energy bill? Try these record-breaking solar cells

16 Nov 2022 James McKenzie

Could a new solar cell with a record-breaking efficiency of 30.1% transform the commercial potential of solar panels, asks James Mckenzie

Silicon and perovskite “tandem” solar cell
Bright future Combining silicon and perovskite, “tandem” solar cells such as this one developed by researchers in the Netherlands could transform the solar sector. (Courtesy: Niels van Loon)
Solar panels have been around for decades – in fact, they are now a common sight on houses even in

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