SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 7, 2026Interesting Engineering

New solar cells hit 30% efficiency and still work after 1,000 hours of power

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Perovskite tandem solar cells developed by Chinese scientists achieved 30.3% efficiency in rigid form and 28% in flexible versions, retaining 92% performance after 1,000 hours—potentially offering a cheaper, lighter alternative to silicon panels.

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