Semiconductor breakthrough overcomes major challenge in capturing solar energy

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1149446

Summary: Semiconductor junction overcomes efficiency bottleneck capturing/ converting broad-spectrum solar energy into usable electrical power. Optimizes charge carrier mobility/ minimizes thermal recombination losses at active hetero-interface, achieves record-breaking light absorption rates across both visible and near-infrared wavelengths. Highly scalable fabrication route to produce next-generation high-efficiency tandem solar modules at commercial manufacturing scale.