In Short : Fraunhofer ISE has developed indoor photovoltaic cells using gallium indium phosphide (GaInP) with over 40% efficiency under low-light conditions. These III-V cells achieve up to 41.4% efficiency at 1000 lux, making them ideal for powering indoor IoT devices. Their performance at just 100 lux remains strong, offering a sustainable, wireless energy solution […]
Record Efficiency of 68.9% for GaAs Thin Film Photovoltaic Cell Under Laser Light
In addition to the classical applications for solar cells on roofs and open spaces, photovoltaic devices can also be used with laser light for efficient power transmission. At the 48th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE recently presented how they were able to achieve a record conversion […]
The Center for High Efficiency Solar Cells – Fraunhofer ISE Inaugurates New Lab Building
Fraunhofer ISE has been developing photovoltaic technologies, since it was founded forty years ago. Over this period, the institute’s research has contributed significantly to the establishment of solar electricity today as the most cost-effective form of energy supply worldwide. In order to maintain and strengthen its global leadership position in solar energy research, Fraunhofer ISE […]
