Tech Frontier · Day
2026-10-30
3 stories in this section.
Climate change could boost solar power production in Sweden by 5%
Swedish researchers have published a study projecting a 5% increase in photovoltaic production in Sweden by 2100 due to climate change factors. This analysis provides critical data for engineers to accurately estimate local solar output in high-latitude regions with significant snow cover.
Serrated Surfaces Could Push All-Perovskite Tandem Solar Cells Toward 31
A simulation study from Huazhong University of Science and Technology demonstrates that serrated microstructures can reduce reflection losses and increase the simulated efficiency of all-perovskite tandem cells to 31.13 percent. This research is significant for solar professionals as it identifies a specific optical design strategy that could help overcome current efficiency barriers in next-generation perovskite tandem technologies.
Two More Companies Announce Price Hikes of Up to 15%; Multiple Solar-Related Stocks Hit Limit-Down
Huawei Digital Power and GoodWe announced price increases for inverters and storage systems, citing rising raw material and component costs. This highlights the impact of supply chain inflation on equipment margins and market sentiment for solar professionals.