SMRTR Science & EngineeringJan 27, 2026Interesting Engineering

Scientists uncover how sunlight repairs solar cells after ultraviolet damage

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Australian researchers used UV laser spectroscopy to watch silicon solar cells repair themselves in real-time. UV light damages surface bonds, but visible light restores them, improving solar panel testing.

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