Tech Frontier · Day
2026-11-04
4 stories in this section.
IoT rig tracks perovskite solar windows through a real winter
A field study in Peshawar tracked two semi-transparent perovskite window modules through a full winter using low-cost IoT logging. This provides real-world seasonal degradation data for BIPV that laboratory simulators cannot replicate.
India’s solar module manufacturing capacity could reach 3.48 TW by 2047
ISMA projects India's solar module capacity to reach 3.48 TW by 2047, requiring $89 billion in investment. This roadmap highlights the shift toward full domestic value chain integration for energy professionals.
Nickel powder optimization cuts TOPCon solar cell metallization costs by 6.8% without compromising efficiency
UNSW researchers demonstrated a 6.8% reduction in rear-finger raw-metal costs for TOPCon cells by optimizing nickel powder characteristics for partial silver replacement. This work highlights how specific powder properties influence electrical performance and printability, offering a pathway to lower metallization expe
Chinese scientists develop self-powered PV-TEG system for hotspot detection, thermal management
Scientists at Southeast University developed a self-powered PV-TEG system that integrates hotspot detection and thermal management. This approach offers a new method for monitoring PV module health using thermoelectric signals.