Vehicle-Integrated Photovoltaics VIPV

Article image: Example of VIPV in a car: Lightyear prototype One Vehicle-Integrated Photovoltaics (VIPV) is seen as a revolutionary opportunity to reduce the environmental impact of the transport sector and improve public health. This technology involves integrating photovoltaic (PV) modules directly into the structure of vehicles, such as the roof, hood or even windows, allowing… 

Tandem Perovskite-Silicon Technology: A Commercial Reality in 2025

Over the past decade, the development of solar cells has been significantly influenced by semiconductors known as hybrid perovskites. These materials have sparked intense interest within the scientific community due to their ease of processing and the high efficiency they enable under various irradiation conditions. Efficiencies exceeding 24% have been reported in the past year,… 

Thermophotovoltaics:  A solution to the intermittent generation of renewable energies

Today, renewable energies are the only available technology that can lead the energy transition towards a more sustainable society. Among these technologies, solar photovoltaic energy stands out especially, due to the vertiginous increase it has experienced in recent years as a result of its growing cost competitiveness compared to other alternatives. Spain is one of…