NZ scientists crank up solar cell efficiency past the 32% barrier

NZ scientists crank up solar cell efficiency past the 32% barrier
Scientist Nate Davis calls the technology a "game-changer". (Image: Supplied)
Greg Hurrell
Researchers at Victoria University say they have broken through a 32% solar cell efficiency limit and are already working on commercialising the technology.That’s despite having more research in the pipeline to prove it will work at scale on a solar farm. Nate Davis, a senior lecturer in physical chemistry, said the invention could be a game-changer for the solar industry."With our technology, theoretically you can get to 44%."Doing something funA native of Canberra, Davis studied at the University of Sydney then won a scholarsh...

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